Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody Panel
Fasting Required: No

Specimen: Blood

Results: 2-3 business days

Description: Tests for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) antibodies are used to help confirm a diagnosis of acute EBV (Mono).

EBV is a member of the herpesvirus family and is one of the most common human viruses. The virus occurs worldwide, and most people become infected with EBV sometime during their lives. In the United States, as many as 95% of adults between 35 and 40 years of age have been infected. Transmission of EBV requires contact with the saliva of an infected person. The incubation period, or the time from infection to appearance of symptoms, ranges from 4 to 6 weeks.

Includes: Epstein-Barr Virus VCA Antibody (IgM), Epstein-Barr Virus VCA Antibody (IgG), Epstein-Barr Virus Nuclear Antigen (EBNA) Antibody (IgG)

Methodology: Immunoassay (IA)

Alternative Name(s): EBV
