How do I read my EBV results?
How do I read my EBV results?
Understanding the results
- If the antibody called VCA IgG is present, the Epstein-Barr virus has occurred at some time recently or in the past.
- If the VCA IgM antibody is present without the Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen (EBNA), the virus is likely to be currently active or occurred very recently.
What are the symptoms of Epstein Barr syndrome?
Symptoms
- Fatigue.
- Fever.
- Lack of appetite.
- Rash.
- Sore throat.
- Swollen glands in the neck.
- Weakness and sore muscles.
What is EBV early antigen AB?
Interpretation: The presence of antibody to early antigen (EA) of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) indicates that EBV is actively replicating. Generally, this antibody can only be detected during active EBV infection, such as in patients with infectious mononucleosis.
Does Epstein Barr make you tired?
Many infectious agents, including EBV infectious mononucleosis, are known to initiate a state of chronic fatigue. Appreciate that EBV may trigger chronic fatigue, but it does not cause chronic fatigue. The fatigue of EBV infection usually resolves within 3 months and uncommonly lasts for longer than 6 months.
How to interpret EBV results?
An abnormal result means that the test has detected EBV antibodies. This indicates that you’re currently infected with EBV or have been infected with the virus in the past. Your doctor can tell the difference between a past and a current infection based on the presence or absence of antibodies that fight three specific antigens.
What does EBV do to your body?
Most cases are mild, with symptoms similar to a cold; other cases are more severe and can lead to infectious mononucleosis, causing a high fever, swollen lymph nodes and an enlarged spleen. After the initial infection runs its course, EBV remains in your body for life and can lead to a case of chronic fatigue that may last for months or years.
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.
How to read EBV blood test results?
Locate the section with blood readings starting with “EBV.” There will be four.
