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Epstein-Barr virus Antibodies-IgA Anti-VCA only
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | EBVCA |
| Test group | EBV |
| Performed by | Focus |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Container type | Gold top |
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.25 mL serum |
| Processing notes | Refrigerate. Order MRL# 40480 |
| Units | Titer |
| Normal range | Negative titer < 10 |
| Synonyms | EBV |
| Turn around times | Tests run Tuesday. Turnaround time: 1-9 days |
| Additional information | For nasopharyngeal CA testing. Persisting high levels of this antibody are a hallmark of this tumor. |
| CPT coding | 86665-90] |
| LOINC code | 22290-1 |
| Last Updated | 9/17/2012 2:34:05 PM |
| Entry Number | 332 |
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