Test Code EBV EA Epstein Barr Virus Early Antigens Antibody
Cerner Test Code
EBVEAT
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 2.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Gold SST tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, and freeze aliquot.
Stability
Stability: Refrigerated 48 hours, Frozen >2 days
Performed Test Frequency
Monday|Wednesday|Friday
CPT(s)
86663
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Chemistry
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Hemolysis, Lipemia, Icteric