Test Code EBVABM Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Antibody Profile, Serum
Additional Codes
MAYO: SEBV
EPIC: LAB863
Reporting Name
EBV Ab Profile, SUseful For
Diagnosing infectious mononucleosis when a mononucleosis screening procedure is negative and infectious mononucleosis or a complication of Epstein-Barr virus infection is suspected
This assay is not intended for viral isolation or identification.
Profile Information
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
EBVM | EBV VCA IgM Ab, S | No | Yes |
EBVG | EBV VCA IgG Ab, S | No | Yes |
EBVNA | EBNA Ab, S | No | Yes |
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) VIRAL CAPSID ANTIGEN (VCA) IgM ANTIBODY
Negative
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) VIRAL CAPSID ANTIGEN (VCA) IgG ANTIBODY
Negative
EPSTEIN-BARR NUCLEAR ANTIGEN (EBNA) ANTIBODIES
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
86664-EBNA
86665 x 2-VCA, IgG and IgM
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
SEBV | EBV Ab Profile, S | 87554-2 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
EBVG | EBV VCA IgG Ab, S | 30339-6 |
EBVM | EBV VCA IgM Ab, S | 30340-4 |
EBNA | EBNA Ab, S | 22296-8 |
INT73 | Interpretation | 69048-7 |
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysReject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Method Name
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-General Request (T239)