What does EBV nuclear antigen IgG mean?

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. EBNA antibodies usually appear 2-4 months after infection and persist for the life of the person.

How do I know if my EBV is active?

EBV infection can be confirmed with a blood test that detects antibodies. About nine out of ten of adults have antibodies that show that they have a current or past EBV infection. For more information, see Laboratory Testing.

Does Epstein-Barr flare up?

Once you’re infected with EBV, you carry the virus — usually in a dormant state — for the rest of your life. Sometimes, however, the virus may reactivate. When this happens, you’re not likely to become ill. Rarely, reactivated EBV may cause illness in people who have weak immune systems, such as those who have AIDS.

What is normal range for EBV?

Optimal Result: 0 – 17.9 U/mL. EBV-VCA, IgG is an antibody (protein) that is produced by the body in an immune response to an Epstein-Barr virus antigen. EBV stands for Epstein-Barr virus. Epstein-Barr virus is a virus that typically causes a mild to moderate illness.

What does a positive EBV IgG mean?

A positive herpes IgG test, if the test result is accurate, means that your body has been infected with the herpes simplex virus. Furthermore, type specific HSV IgG tests can be used to distinguish between HSV-1 and HSV-2.

What does a positive EBV VCA IgG mean?

The presence of VCA IgG antibodies indicates that an EBV infection has occurred at some time recently or in the past. The presence of VCA IgM antibodies and the absence of antibodies to EBNA mean that the infection has occurred recently. The presence of antibodies to EBNA means that the infection occurred in the past.

What does IgG positive and IgM negative mean in an EBV test?

IgM (immunoglobulin M) negative and IgG (immunoglobulin G) positive means that you do not have acute infection, but may be a carrier of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) which is not as dangerous as HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and can be easily treated.

What does my EBV IgG mean?

EBV-VCA, IgG is an antibody (protein) that is produced by the body in an immune response to an Epstein-Barr virus antigen. EBV stands for Epstein-Barr virus. Epstein-Barr virus is a virus that typically causes a mild to moderate illness.