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EBV Nuclear antigen antibody, igg: (088-0117)
Clinical Indication:

 An aid in the laboratory diagnosis of Epstein Barr Virus infection
Test Mnemonic:

 EBNA
Methodology:

 Multiplex Bead Immunoassay
Performed:

 Clinical Microbiology
Turnaround Time:

 Daily, Monday through Friday
Specimen Requirements: Patient Preparation: Routine venipuncture

Collect: SST Gold Top (Serum separator tube)

Specimen Preparation: Let clot fully form, then centrifuge sample

Storage/Transport: Store refrigerated or frozen

Stability: Refrigerated-7days. Frozen: indefinitely

Causes for Rejection: Lipemic, hemolysis, bacterial contamination, improper collection
Clinical Information:

 
Reference Range:

Positive, negative, equivocal
Note:

 Use results of this test in conjunction with other Epstein Barr Virus antibody test results.
CPT 4 Code:

 86664
Review 8/10/12 by Theresa Friloux

When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient.  Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually.  The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-9 code or its verbal equivalent.

 

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