Microbiology

Preferred Sample Type

Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) Antibodies

Suitable Specimen Types

Serum

Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) Antibodies

Sample Preparation

6mL of clotted blood is sufficient for most serology test combinations. A second tube is advisable if multiple tests are requested

Turnaround Time

3-7 Days

Sample Processing In Laboratory

Samples processed 24/7 and results available within 24hours of sample receipt.

Sample Stability

If transport is delayed, sample must be refrigerated for up to 48 hours

General Information

Please state clearly the serological tests required and provide relevant clinical information. If unsure, contact Clinical Microbiologist or Virologist for advice. 

 

Please note, this testing has been brought in house and is now performed at QEHB Pathology Biochemistry department.  As this is new testing method, it is not currently UKAS accredited. For further information, please contact the laboratory.

 

If the EBV (Epstein Barr) Nuclear Antigen Antibodies, IgG screen is negative, the laboratory will automatically test for EBV IgG & IgM.

 

Information Sharing: If your sample needs to be referred or a notifiable disease is detected from your sample, your details and sample may be shared with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This is a legal requirement. The UKHSA is sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care.

 

 

Specifications

  • EQA Status: Enrolled to UK NEQAS scheme
  • EQAS Scheme: Yes

Link to Further Information

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/smi-v-26-epstein-barr-virus-serology

Creation Date

Wednesday, 21 November 2018

Modification Date

Monday, 04 November 2024

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University Hospitals Birmingham medical laboratories at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital are UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited to the ISO 15189:2012 standard. For a list of accredited tests and other information please visit the UKAS website using the following link: https://www.ukas.com/find-an-organisation/

  • Molecular Pathology is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8759
  • Biochemistry is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8910
  • Haematology and Transfusion is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8784
  • Clinical Microbiology is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8760
  • Cellular Pathology is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 10141
  • Musculoskeletal laboratory is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 9897
  • Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospital pathology laboratories are a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No.8217.

Tests not appearing on the UKAS Schedule of Accreditation currently remain outside of our scope of accreditation. However, these tests have been validated to the same high standard as accredited tests and are performed by the same trained and competent staff.

For further test information, please visit the test database: http://qehbpathology.uk/test-database

For further information contact Louise Fallon, Quality Manager, 0121 371 5962