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Epstein-Barr Virus Antibodies
Also known as: EBV Antibodies, EBV VCA-IgM Ab, EBV VCA-IgG Ab, EBNA-IgG Ab, EA-D IgG Ab Formal name: Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody to Viral Capsid Antigen, IgM; Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody to Viral Capsid Antigen, IgG; Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody to Nuclear Antigen, IgG; Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody to Early D Antigen, IgG; Heterophile Antibodies (see Mono) Related tests: Mono, Complete Blood Count, White Blood Cell Count
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At A Glance
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Why get tested?To help diagnose mononucleosis (Mono); to help evaluate susceptibility to EBV infection; to distinguish between an EBV infection and another illness with similar symptoms When to get tested?When an adolescent has symptoms of Mono but a negative Mono test; when a pregnant woman has flu-like symptoms; sometimes when an asymptomatic person has been exposed to Mono Sample required?A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
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This article was last reviewed on October 24, 2005. |
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