A third-order test in the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis, especially in situations when initial testing results (heterophile antibody test) are negative and follow-up testing (viral capsid antigen: VCA IgG, VCA IgM, and Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen) yields inconclusive results aiding in the diagnosis of type 2 or type 3 nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Serum
SST (1)
None
None
Allow SST tube to clot for at least 15 minutes post-draw. Centrifuge unopened collection tube(s) for 15 minutes to separate serum from red cells. Submit unopened collection tube(s).
REFRIGERATE (14 Days)
4 Days
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
86663
E. B. Virus (Early Antigen), EA, Early Antigen, EBV EARLY AG, Epstein Barr Virus Early Ag Ab, Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Early Antigen
Useful in diagnosing infectious mononucleosis when a mononucleosis screening procedure is negative and infectious mononucleosis or a complication of Epstein-Barr virus infection is suspected.
Serum
SST (1)
None
None
Allow SST tube to clot for at least 15 minutes post-draw. Centrifuge unopened collection tube(s) for 15 minutes to separate serum from red cells. Submit unopened collection tube(s).
REFRIGERATE (48 Hours)
4 Days
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
86663, 86664, 86665 x2
Anti EBV Serology, E. B. (Epstein-Barr) Virus, EBNA (Epstein-Barr Nuclear Antigen), EBV Battery, EBV Panel, EBV, Epstein-Barr Virus AB, Epstein-Barr Virus Battery, Epstein-Barr Virus Panel, VCA (Viral Capsid Antigen) IgG and IgM, Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA) Titer, Infectious Mononucleosis, EBV Ab
Useful for the evaluation of electrolyte status and acid-base balance.
Serum
SST (1)
Plasma
Green (1) Lithium Heparin
Allow SST tube to clot for at least 15 minutes post-draw. Centrifuge unopened collection tube(s) for 15 minutes to separate serum from red cells. Submit unopened collection tube(s).
Useful for the diagnosis of dermatitis herpetiformis and celiac disease, and for monitoring adherence to gluten-free diet in patients with dermatitis herpetiformis and celiac disease.
Serum
SST (1)
None
None
Allow SST tube to clot for at least 15 minutes post-draw. Centrifuge unopened collection tube(s) for 15 minutes to separate serum from red cells. Submit unopened collection tube(s).
This culture is used by long-term care facilities to monitor the environment. Laboratory should be contacted prior to environmental sampling by other customers. This test is not intended to be used for monitoring the sterility of duodenoscopes, endoscopes, or pharmacy products and solutions.
Useful when diagnosing infectious mononucleosis when a mononucleosis screening procedure is negative and infectious mononucleosis or a complication of Epstein-Barr virus infection is suspected.
Whole Blood
EDTA (1)
CSF
CSF
REFRIGERATE (8 Days)
7 Days
Real-Time PCR
87799
EBV, EBV Detection by PCR, EBV Detection by Real-Time PCR, Epstein-Barr Virus Detection by PCR, Epstein-Barr Virus Detection by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Epstein-Barr Virus Detection by Real-Time PCR, Infectious Mononucleosis, LightCycler EBV, Epstein-Barr PCR
An aid in distinguishing between primary and secondary polycythemia, differentiating between appropriate secondary polycythemia (eg, high-altitude living, pulmonary disease, tobacco use) and inappropriate secondary polycythemia (eg, tumors). Also useful when identifying candidates for erythropoietin (EPO) replacement therapy (eg, chronic renal failure), and when evaluating patients undergoing EPO replacement therapy who demonstrate an inadequate hematopoietic response.
Serum
SST (1)
Plasma
Green (1) Lithium Heparin
Allow SST tube to clot for at least 15 minutes post-draw. Centrifuge unopened collection tube(s) for 15 minutes to separate serum from red cells. Submit unopened collection tube(s).
Collection at same time of day recommended (7:30am-12:00pm).
Useful for applications that require moderately sensitive measurement of estradiol including evaluation of hypogonadism and oligo-amenorrhea in females, assessing ovarian status (including follicle development) for assisted reproduction protocols, in conjunction with luteinizing hormone measurements and monitoring of estrogen replacement therapy, evaluation of feminization (including gynecomastia) in males, diagnosis of estrogen-producing neoplasms as part of a diagnosis of precocious and delayed puberty, diagnosis of suspected disorders of sex steroid metabolism (aromatase deficiency and 17 alpha-hydroxylase deficiency). Also useful as an adjunct to clinical assessment, imaging studies, and mineral density of fracture risk assessment to postmenopausal women and older men and for monitoring low-dose female hormone replacement therapy and antiestogen therapy.
Serum
SST (1)
Plasma
Green (1) Lithium Heparin
Allow SST tube to clot for at least 15 minutes post-draw. Centrifuge unopened collection tube(s) for 15 minutes to separate serum from red cells. Submit unopened collection tube(s).
A marker of fetal demise, also useful in assessment of preterm labor risk.
Serum
SST (1)
None
None
Allow SST tube to clot for at least 15 minutes post-draw. Centrifuge unopened collection tube(s) for 15 minutes to separate serum from red cells. Submit unopened collection tube(s).
Useful for evaluation of patients for ovarian estrogen producing tumors in the premenarcheal and postmenopausal female, and for evaluating estrogen levels in males and diagnosis of endocrine disorders. Analyzing estrogen can also aid in establishing time of ovulation and optimal time for conception.
Serum
SST (2)
Plasma
Green (1)
Allow SST tube to clot for at least 15 minutes post-draw. Centrifuge unopened collection tube(s) for 15 minutes to separate serum from red cells. Submit unopened collection tube(s).
Useful for simultaneous high-sensitivity determination of serum estrone and estradiol levels. Useful in applications that require moderately sensitive measurement of estradiol, and in situations requiring either higher sensitivity estradiol measurement, estrone measurement, or both.
Serum
Red (1)
None
None
Pour off within 2 HR of collection.
REFRIGERATE (28 Days)
5 Days
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS
82670, 82679
E1 (Estrone), Estradiol, Estrogens, Estrone, Total Estrogens
Useful as part of the diagnosis and workup of precocious and delayed puberty in females and (to a lesser degree) males, as part of the diagnosis and workup of suspected disorders of sex steroid metabolism (eg, aromatase deficiency and 17 alpha-hydroxylase deficiency). Also useful for monitoring antiestrogen therapy (eg, aromatase inhibitor therapy) and low-dose female hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women, and as an adjunct to clinical assessment, imaging studies, and bone mineral density measurement in the fracture risk assessment of postmenopausal women and (to a lesser degree) older men.