What does high EBV early antigen AB IgG mean?

Clinical studies have indicated that patients who have chronic active or reactivated EBV infection commonly have elevated levels of IgG-class antibodies to the EA of EBV. IgG antibody specific for the diffuse early antigen of EBV is often found in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).

What does it mean if your EBV is high?

Some types of EBV antibodies are present in higher numbers during an active infection. Other EBV antibodies mean that you had an infection in the past. Depending on the type of antibodies your test shows, your healthcare provider can find out more about what is causing your illness.

Do most people test positive for Epstein-Barr?

Most adults have these antibodies, because over 90% of adults have been infected with EBV at some point. You may have high levels of antibodies for years, so this doesn’t mean you have an active infection.

What is EBV nuclear AG?

EBV Nuclear Antigen Blood Test. The EBV (Epstein Barr) Nuclear Antigen Antibodies, IgG test looks for a type of antibody which the body typically develops in response to Epstein-Barr Virus.

What is EBV panel?

The EBV Panel looks for four types of antibodies to provide a comprehensive screening for Epstein-Barr Virus. This package includes the Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA) IgM and IgG antibodies, Early Antigen (EA) Antibodies IgG, and Nuclear Antigen (EBNA) Antibodies IgG.

What is EBV AB VCA, IgM?

The EBV AB VCA IgG is a test done to rule out present epstein bar virus infection or recent previous infection or past exposure to EBV. You see once the exposed to the virus the test may remain elevated for life.

What does positive EBV VCA IgG mean?

EBV-VCA IgG/IgM (viral capsid antigen): A positive IgG means you’ve had or currently have the infection; A positive IgM means the virus has been reactivated. EBV-EBNA IgG (nuclear antigen): A positive test result is usually associated with past infections.