EBV (Epstein-Barr virus) serology

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Samples required

Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube) or

EDTA blood (purple cap, 4 mL tube)

Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.

DNA detection and quantification can be performed on urine samples from neonates.

Test indications

Serology testing in fatigue-related disorders is often unhelpful.

Test information

• IgM, EBNA-G, VCA-G EIA (clotted or EDTA blood)
• DNA detection and quantification (EDTA blood)

IgM reactive samples may be tested by PCR to determine the EBV viral load..

For additional syndromic information regarding diagnostic virology please see meningitis/encephalitis, viral hepatitis, infectious mononucleosis, eye infection and lymphadenopathy.

For additional information regarding patient screening for immunity please see viral load and resistance follow up , baseline serology for Haematology/Oncology patients and transplant donor/recipient serology screen.

Reference range

Turnaround time

See virology and microbiological serology turnaround times.

Enquiries

Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext. 64627