Epstein-Barr Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA) AB (IgA)

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Also known as: Epstein Barr Viral Capsid Antigen Iga Ab IFA

Epstein Barr Viral Capsid

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The Epstein-Barr Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA) AB (IgA) test contains 1 test with 1 biomarker.

Epstein-Barr Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA) Antibody (IgA)

Clinical Significance

Epstein-Barr Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA) Antibody (IgA) - VCA IgA titers ≥1:80 are suggestive of chronic or reactivated EBV infection, whereas titer of 1:10, 1:20, or 1:40 typically indicate past infection.

 

Reference Range(s)

<1:10
Interpretive Criteria

  • <1:10Antibody not detected
  • 1:10-1:40Past infection
  • ≥1:80Chronic/Reactivated infection

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