| Epstein-Barr virus early-ag Ab, Serum |
| Registration Code |
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| Method |
Immunofluorescence
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| Synonyms |
EBV-EA Ab
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| Constituent Tests |
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| Refer to Group`
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| Price |
$NZ 21.31(Exclusive of GST) |
| Specimen collection
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| Advanced Notice |
Not Required |
| Patient Preparation
| Not Required
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| Patient Sample
| Blood 5-10 mL Plain (T15). |
| Paediatric Sample
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| Unacceptable Samples
| Plasma
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| Sample Delivery to Lab
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| In the Laboratory
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| Preferred Aliquot
| 2 mL Serum.
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| Minimum Aliquot
| 50 µL Serum.
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| Aliquot Storage
| 4°C |
| Aliquot Transport to CHL |
Overnight |
| When Analysed |
Batched twice weekly |
| Turnaround Time |
1 - 4 days |
| Contact Details |
Microbiology-Serology
| Interpretation
| Contact Serology
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| Comments
| Onset date of illness desirable.
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