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HelpTest Code EEG Epstein-Barr Virus IgG Antibody to Early Antigen (Anti-EBV EA-IgG)
Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB654 |
| NBS code | LBC02226 |
| Service code | 33506 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
| Preferred: | Acceptable: |
| Yellow Top | Red Top |
Processing Requirements
Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hours
Specimen type: Serum
Volume: 0.5mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 days |
| Refrigerate | 2 weeks (preferred) |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | OK |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
Thursday, TAT 2 - 8 days
Reference Interval
No antibodies detected: < 20 U/mL
Positive: ≥ 20 U/mL
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Indicative of current, recent or past EBV infection
Update
Last updated 16/07/2026
LOINC Code Information
| Anti-EBV EA-IgG value | 50969-5 |
|---|---|
| Anti-EBV EA-IgG | 59183-4 |
Alias
Anti-EBV EA-IgG
EBV Antibody to Early Antigen, IgG