Test Code EVG Epstein-Barr Virus IgG Antibody to Viral Capsid Antigen (Anti-EBV VCA-IgG)
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: | 3 days |
Refrigerate: | 2 weeks |
Frozen: | 1 year |
Reference Interval
Non-Reactive
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 1-3 days
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Service Code
0033503
Update
last updated 24/09/2024
Updated on Sample stability, reference interval, Days and Times Performed, Methodology and Unacceptable Condition.
Unacceptable Condition
Haemolysis: | Gross reject |
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Icterus: | NA |
Lipaemic: | NA |
Others: | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Indicative of current, recent or past EBV infection
Alias
Anti-EBV VCA-IgG, VCA (Viral Capsid
Antigen) IgG