Test Code EEM Epstein-Barr Virus IgM Antibody to Early Antigen (Anti-EBV EA-IgM)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII) / Red Top
Volume: 5.0mL / 6.0mL blood
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
Specimen Type: | Serum |
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Ambient: | 8 hours |
Refrigerate: | 2 weeks |
Frozen: | 1 month |
Reference Interval
Non-Reactive
Days and Times Performed
Thursday, TAT 2-8 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Service Code
0033507
Update
Last updated 26/02/2022
Unacceptable Condition
Haemolysis: | NA |
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Icterus: | NA |
Lipaemic: | NA |
Others: | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Indicative of current or recent EBV infection
Alias
Anti-EBV EA-IgM, EBV Antibody to Early Antigen, IgM