Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody Panel Quest
Quest Test #: 6421; CPT: 86664; 86665(x2)
Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody Panel - Primary infection by EBV causes infectious mononucleosis, usually a self-limiting disease in children and young adults. Infection with EBV can cause lymphoproliferative disorders including tumors. VCA-IgM is typically detectable at clinical presentation, then declines to undetectable levels within a month in young children and within 3 months in other individuals. VCA-IgG is typically detectable at clinical presentation, and persists for life. EBNA IgG typically appears during convalescence (3-4 months after clinical presentation) and remains detectable for life.
| Why To Buy | This Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Antibody Profile helps identify if your symptoms are due to a current or past EBV infection, like mononucleosis. It checks for specific antibodies that show how your body has responded to the virus. Knowing this can pinpoint the cause of your symptoms and guide appropriate treatment. Finding the cause(s) of:
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| Symptoms | Body aches, Fatigue, Fever, Headache, Sore throat, Swollen lymph nodes |









