{"product_id":"epstein-barr-virus-viral-capsid-ebv-3424","title":"Epstein-Barr Virus Viral Capsid (EBV)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA) test is a blood test that detects antibodies produced by the immune system in response to EBV, the virus responsible for infectious mononucleosis and linked to certain cancers and autoimmune diseases. This test identifies antibodies to the viral capsid antigen, a protein forming the virus’s outer shell. The presence of VCA IgM antibodies indicates an acute or recent infection, as they typically appear within the first week of symptoms. VCA IgG antibodies, which emerge around the onset of symptoms and remain in the body for life, signal either a current or past infection, providing long-term immunity. This test is an essential tool for determining whether an EBV infection is recent, ongoing, or occurred in the past, offering crucial insights for diagnosis and effective management.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTest details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3424\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Routine Pathology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e SST Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection method:\u003c\/strong\u003e CI05.15.01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Business Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is measured\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul class=\"analytes\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEpstein Barr lgG Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEpstein Barr lgM Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon clinical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutoimmune disorder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEBV infection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Other-Health-Conditions.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Health Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFatigue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoss of appetite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlandular fever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSore throat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwollen lymph nodes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eResources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3424-%E2%80%93-EPSTEIN-BARR-VIRUS-VIRAL-CAPSID-EBV.pdf\"\u003ePatient Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3424-Epstein-Barr-Virus-Viral-Capsid-EBV.pdf\"\u003eSample Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis test should be ordered and interpreted with guidance from a qualified healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test information is general only. Results should be interpreted with a qualified health practitioner and do not replace medical advice or diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NutriPATH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43256766496830,"sku":"NUTRIPATH-3424","price":116.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/6371\/9486\/files\/logo-circleonly-450x450_22a7d2ac-1101-4e06-be3a-d6d59a39c810.png?v=1787890080","url":"https:\/\/northshorehealthclinic.com.au\/products\/epstein-barr-virus-viral-capsid-ebv-3424","provider":"NSHC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}