Epstein-barr Virus (EBV) Serology

Description
Qualitative or quantitative chemiluminescent immuno-assays used to diagnose primary EBV infection and determine EBV status. Test comprises EBNA IgG, VCA IgM and, if required, VCA IgG. EBV profile is included in the glandular fever screen, with CMV IgM and toxoplasma gondii IgM. EBV viral load testing may aid interpretation. This assay is available routinely Mon to Fri. This test is not UKAS accredited
Clinical details
Used to determine EBV status pre-transplant/immunosuppression and test for post-transplant seroconversion.
Related condition
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Units
Qualitative: Detected/Not detected, Quantatitative: International units per milliliter (IU/mL)
Synonyms
EBV, EB virus, EBNA, VCA, virus capsid antigen, Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen
Testing site
Synnovis : Infection Sciences : Blackfriars Hub
Laboratory
Virology
Sample type and volume required
2.5 - 5ml Yellow Top Serum Separation Tube (SST) Clotted Blood (for serum).
Storage and transport
Place labelled sample in a sealed sample bag and send to Central Specimen Reception (CSR). To prevent sample haemolysis please store samples in refrigerator if a delay in sending samples to CSR is unavoidable.
Turnaround time
3 working days
Contacts
For the most up-to-date contact list and service information, please refer to the User Manual.

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