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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

EBV serology

Synonyms

EBNA
EBV IgG
EBV IgM
Epstein barr virus serology

Specimen Collection

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

EBV requests are screened with an anti-EBNA-1 IgG assay.

If the EBNA test result is negative, EBV IgG and IgM will be performed.

Adult Specimen

Gold or Red tube

Paediatric Specimen

Paediatric Gold or Red tube

Instructions for Referral to Waikato Lab

Aliquot instructions

300uL serum

Aliquot Transport

Chilled

Test Information

Department

Virology

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Batched twice weekly

Interpretation

Negative, Equivocal or Reactive with appropriate comment