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Test ID: EBVE    
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), IgG Antibody to Early Antigen, Serum

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

A third-order test in the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis, especially in situations when initial testing results (heterophile antibody test) are negative and follow-up testing (viral capsid antigen: VCA IgG, VCA IgM, and Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen) yields inconclusive results aiding in the diagnosis of type 2 or type 3 nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

EBV EA IgG Ab, S

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

E. B. Virus (Early Antigen)
EA (Early Antigen)
Early Antigen
EBV EARLY AG(S)
Epstein Barr Virus Early Ag Ab
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Early Antigen