Use in immunocompromised patients if antibody response incomplete or lacking. Detection of EBV associated disease such as post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD)
Test should not be requested to screen for EBV infection – please see EBV IgM.
Tube
Dependent on sample type
ID
3641
Availability
Mon-Sat. Samples for same day testing must arrive before 9.30am.
Additional information
EDTA samples for detection of systemic infection or monitoring of quantitative levels
CSF – meningoencephalitis
Tissue- internal organ infection
Turn around
3 days
Send to
LGI Microbiology Department
Collection Con
If delays occur refrigerate at 2-8 degrees C.
IP Routine TAT
3 days
GP Routine TAT
3 days