Test directory: EBV Antibody to Nuclear Ag, IgG

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)

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:
Interpretation:
 
Antibody Index (AI)                    Explanation of Test Results
-------------------                    ---------------------------
<=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.