83520:EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS VIRAL CAPSID ANTIGEN (VCA), IgA ANTIBODIES
Alias Names:
EBV / VCA
Methodology:
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)
Edit Date:
11/1/2010
Performed:
Tuesday-Saturday
Released:
1-3 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab.
CPT Code:
86665-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST).
Handling:
Centrifuge and separate serum into a plastic tube.
Stability:
48 hours ambient, 7 days refrigerated, or 2 months frozen.
Standard Volume:
1 mL serum.
Minimum Volume:
0.4 mL serum.
Transport:
Refrigerated.
Comments:
VCA-IgA antibodies are useful for screening high risk populations for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. VCA-IgA antibody screening combined with detection of high titer EA IgA antibodies is useful in identifying early stage nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
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