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Department

Microbiology

Preferred Sample Type

Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) antibody

Suitable Specimen Types

  • Serum
5ml

Turnaround Time

4 days

Sample Stability

Stored for 2 years

Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) antibody

Patient Preparation

For taking blood samples we recommend that users follow either their local protocols or “The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures”.

Red top blood (serum) samples

  • Sufficient blood for the test should be drawn into red topped (no additive) vacuum tubes.

Notes

EBNA IgG screen. Equivocal/Negative results have EBV VCA IgG and IgM. Significant results telephoned

EBNA-G, EBV VCA IgG and IgM tested daily.

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status: NEQAS