Blood tests for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) antibodies are used to help diagnose EBV infection, the most common cause of infectious mononucleosis (mono), if a person is symptomatic but has a negative mono test. In pregnant women with symptoms of a viral illness, one or more EBV antibody tests may be ordered along with tests for cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasmosis, and other infections (sometimes as part of a TORCH screen) to help distinguish between EBV and conditions that may cause similar symptoms.These tests may be ordered for an asymptomatic person to see if that person has been previously exposed to EBV or is susceptible to a primary EBV infection. This is not routinely done, but it may be ordered when someone, such as an adolescent or an immunocompromised person, has been in close contact with a person who has mono.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend ordering several tests to help determine whether a person is susceptible to EBV or to detect a recent infection or a prior infection, or a reactivated EBV infection. These tests include:Viral capsid antigen (VCA)-IgMVCA-IgGD early antigen (EA-D)Epstein Barr nuclear antigen (EBNA)
Sample Type - Blood
Reporting Time - 8 Days
Prerequisites - No special preparation required
Price - ₹4240/-
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