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)
At a Glance
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 you have 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
Test Preparation Needed?
None
