Epstein-Barr Virus Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA) Antibody Blood Test, IgG

An EBV antibodies blood test detects an IgG antibodies to the Epstein-Barr Virus.

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Test Code: 096230

CPT Code: 86665

Also Known As: EBV-VCA Antibodies, IgG

Methodology:

Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)

Specimen Type: Blood

Preparation:

No special preparation required.

Test Results:

2-3 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Test Code: 8474

CPT Code: 86665

Also Known As: EBV-VCA Antibodies, IgG

Methodology:

Immunoassay (IA)

Specimen Type: Blood

Preparation:

No special preparation required.

Test Results:

2-3 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Description

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) antibodies blood tests are used to help diagnose EBV infection, the most common cause of infectious mononucleosis (mono) if a person is symptomatic but has a negative mono test. These tests may be ordered for an asymptomatic person to see if that person has been previously exposed to EBV or is susceptible to a primary EBV infection.

Symptoms include:

Extreme weakness or fatigue
Fever
Headache
Sore throat
Swollen lymph glands in the neck and/or armpits
Enlarged spleen and/or liver (sometimes)

The VCA-IgG antibody will appear during an acute infection. The highest level will be at 2-4 weeks. It will then drop, maintain and then be present for life.

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Epstein-Barr Virus Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA) Antibody Blood Test, IgG

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