{"product_id":"epstein-barr-virus-ebv-antibodies-panel","title":"Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Antibodies Panel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a type of herpes virus. As an acute infection, EBV is the virus that causes mononucleosis (mono). While up to 90% of people have been infected with EBV, not everyone develops symptoms. An EBV infection can cause symptoms that affect nearly every system in the body. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) chronic fatigue is possibly related to chronic EBV infection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce infected, the virus can lay dormant and reactivate later, resulting in symptoms years after an initial infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003eWhat’s Reported\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpstein-Barr Virus VCA Antibody (IgM)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpstein-Barr Virus VCA Antibody (IgG)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpstein-Barr Virus Nuclear Antigen (EBNA) Antibody (IgG)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethodology: Immunoassay (IA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003eHow to prepare\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFasting: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrink plenty of water to stay well hydrated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedications: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake all medications as prescribed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003eHow long until you get the results\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-5 business days\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResult turnaround times are estimates and not guaranteed. Due to factors outside of our control, such as weather, holidays, confirmation\/repeat testing or equipment maintenance, our lab may require additional time to complete tests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003eMore about this test\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEBV can affect nearly all systems in the body. Symptoms of EBV infection can include: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArthritis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCough\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtaxia (poor balance)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHepatomegaly (enlarged liver)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSplenomegaly (enlarged spleen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFatigue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFever \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArrhythmia (irregular heart beat)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIrritability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJaundice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLethargy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNausea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck stiffness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRashes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSore throat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwollen lymph nodes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEBV is transmitted most commonly through body fluids, mostly saliva. EBV can also be transmitted through blood and semen in sexual contact. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEBV can also be a risk for some cancers, such as Burkitt’s Lymphoma. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003eRelated Tests\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCBC with Differential\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerum heterophile antibodies\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003eReferences\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkkoc G, Kadayifci EK, Karaaslan A, et al. Epstein-Barr Virus Encephalitis in an Immunocompetent Child: A Case Report and Management of Epstein-Barr Virus Encephalitis. Case Rep Infect Dis. 2016;2016:7549252.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCenter for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Chronic Fatigue Possibly Related to Epstein-Barr Virus -- Nevada. 1986;35(21);350-2. Accessed October 10, 2019. [\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mmwr\/preview\/mmwrhtml\/00000740.htm\"\u003eReport\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiaz-Mitoma F, Vanast WJ, Tyrrell DL. Increased frequency of Epstein-Barr virus excretion in patients with new daily persistent headaches. Lancet. 1987;1(8530):411-415.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLi ZY, Lou JG, Chen J. [Analysis of primary symptoms and disease spectrum in Epstein-Barr virus infected children]. Zhonghua Er Ke Za Zhi. 2004;42(1):20-22.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhowthongkum P, Phantumchinda K, Jutivorakool K, Suankratay C. Basal ganglia and brainstem encephalitis, optic neuritis, and radiculomyelitis in Epstein-Barr virus infection. J Infect. 2007;54(3):e141-144.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSangueza-Acosta M, Sandoval-Romero E. Epstein-Barr virus and skin. An Bras Dermatol. 2018;93(6):786-799.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchechter S, Lamps L. Epstein-Barr Virus Hepatitis: A Review of Clinicopathologic Features and Differential Diagnosis. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2018;142(10):1191-1195.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiwari V, Bergman MJ. Viral Arthritis. In: StatPearls. 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