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Individual test · Labcorp 096230

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Antibodies to Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA), IgG

This test measures IgG antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which are proteins your immune system creates after being exposed to the virus. Because these antibodies typically remain in your body for life, the test helps show whether you have had a past infection, such as mononucleosis (mono). This information assists doctors in determining your history of exposure to the virus. However, since these antibodies persist in healthy individuals, a positive result does not by itself diagnose a current, active infection.

How ordering works

  1. 1

    Review the order and pay on Picardo. Your account is set up as you check out.

  2. 2

    A licensed physician reviews the order and decides whether to authorize it.

  3. 3

    Give blood at a Labcorp location, or book an at-home draw for $75.00.

  4. 4

    Your results arrive in your Picardo account.

For adults 18+ in the US. Lab orders aren’t available in New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, Hawaii or Maine.