Preferred Label : Epstein Barr virus Ab panel:-:Pt:Ser:-:;
LOINC status : ACTIVE;
LOINC display name : EBV Ab panel (S);
LOINC long common name : Epstein Barr virus Ab panel - Serum;
LOINC short name : EBV Ab Pnl Ser;
LOINC description : This panel contains results for antibodies to Epstein Barr virus (EBV) antigens in
serum for the evaluation of infectious mononucleosis. EBV-associated antigens include
viral capsid antigen (VCA), early antigen (EA), EBV nuclear antigen (EBNA). Anti-VCA
IgM antibodies appears early in EBV infection and often disappears within 4 to 6 weeks.
Anti-VCA IgG and anti-EA IgG appear in the acute phase of EBV infection. Anti-EBNA
antibodies appear 2 to 4 months after onset of symptoms and persist throughout life.[CDC:
epstein-barr/laboratory-testing];