2029. Epstein-Barr virus (nuclear antigen, EBNA), IgG antibodies
Description
Epstein-Barr virus is an etiological factor of infectious mononucleosis. It is transmitted from person to person through blood, saliva, tears, urine, semen, nasal secretions, and other body fluids. Immune cells react to the penetration of the virus into the body by secreting antibodies.
Immunoglobulins G to the Epstein-Barr virus indicate the activity of the process and reveal the chronization of the process or convalescence. Determination of IgG antibodies is used to diagnose infections provoked by the Epstein-Barr virus.
When and who needs the test?
- diagnostics of EBV infection transferred in the past;
- differential diagnosis of the early stage of convalescence from the acute phase of infectious mononucleosis (together with VCA IgM and IgG antibodies).
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...
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