EBV (VCA) IgM — Serum
Also known as: EBV VCA IgM test, Epstein Barr virus IgM, Infectious mononucleosis test
- Blood
- Same day / 24 hours
- Home pickup
- No fasting needed
Clinical use cases
Why doctors order it- Clinician-led evaluation of suspected recent EBV infection/mononucleosis
- Prolonged fever and sore throat workups
- Interpretation with EBV IgG/EBNA and CBC patterns
- Supports evaluation of recent EBV infection (VCA IgM)
- Often interpreted with VCA IgG and EBNA for staging
- Helpful in prolonged fever, sore throat, lymph node swelling contexts