| Ordering Code | 390 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | EBV Antibody to Nuclear Ag, IgG |
| Alias | Epstein Barr Virus Ab to Nuclear Ag, IgG |
| Preferred Specimen | Serum |
| Preferred Container | SST (Gold) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Serum in Plain (Red) |
| Optimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 8 Hours Refrigerated: 7 Days Frozen: 3 Months |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen older than stability limits, Grossly hemolyzed, Insufficient quantity |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | Up to 4 Days |
| Methodology | Multiplex Flow Immunoassay |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 20, 2021.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBV Antibody to Nuclear Ag, IgG | ALL | AI | Interpretation: Note1 |
Note1:
Interpretation:Antibody Index (AI) Explanation of Test Results
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<=0.8 Negative
0.9-1.0 Equivocal
>=1.1 Positive
IgG antibodies to NA are rarely present in acute IM and normally
rise during convalescence. The presence of antibodies in otherwise
healthy individuals usually indicates past exposure. Antibody levels
will rise to a plateau level in three months to a year and will
normally persist for life.
Antibody Index (AI) values reflect qualitative changes in antibody
concentration that cannot be directly associated with clinical
condition or disease state.
See report..