Epstein-barr Virus (EBV) Serology

Description: 
Qualitative or quantitative chemiluminescent immuno-assays used to diagnose primary EBV infection and determine EBV status. Test comprises EBNA IgG, VCA IgM and, if required, VCA IgG. EBV profile is included in the glandular fever screen, with CMV IgM and toxoplasma gondii IgM. EBV viral load testing may aid interpretation. This assay is available routinely Mon to Fri.
Clinical details: 
Used to determine EBV status pre-transplant/immunosuppression and test for post-transplant seroconversion.
Related condition or disease: 
Glandular fever
Infectious mononucleosis
- fever, malaise
- pharyngitis
- lymphadenopathy
- hepatitis

Reference range: 

 

 

Synonyms or keywords: 
EBV, EB virus, EBNA, VCA, virus capsid antigen, Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen
Units: 
Qualitative: Detected/Not detected, Quantatitative: International units per milliliter (IU/mL)
Department: 
Infection Sciences Department
Location: 
St Thomas' Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
2.5 – 5ml Yellow Top Serum Separation Tube (SST) Clotted Blood (for serum).
Turnaround time: 
3 working days
Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
Place labelled sample in a sealed sample bag and send to Central Specimen Reception (CSR). To prevent sample haemolysis please store samples in refrigerator if a delay in sending samples to CSR is unavoidable.
Contacts:
Infection Sciences Department at St Thomas' Hospital
020 7188 8008
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Core opening hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1730


For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Virology Laboratory at St Thomas'

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Last updated: 21/01/2022