Test Code EBVCAG Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA) Antibodies, IgG LAB1730

Performing Laboratory

Pathology Laboratory, Des Moines, IA

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI)

Performed:

Daily, Monday through Friday

Analytical Time:

1 day

Container/Tube Type:

Red (No Additive)
SST (Serum Separator)
Green (Lithium Heparin)
Light Green (Heparin Plasma Separator Tube)

Transport Information:

Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.

Minimum Sample Volume:

0.25 mL of serum (approximately 0.5 mL of whole blood based upon a normal patient hematocrit)

Unacceptable Conditions:

Gross Hemolysis

Stability

Refrigerated Stability:

7 days

Frozen Stability:

Indefinitely

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