Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Antibody Panel
Tells apart a recent Epstein-Barr infection from one you cleared years ago.
Consider this test if:
- A lingering sore throat, swollen glands, fever, and weeks of unusual fatigue
- A negative monospot test but symptoms that still point to mononucleosis
- Sorting out whether prolonged fatigue follows a recent EBV infection or an old one
- Wanting to know whether you have ever been exposed to Epstein-Barr
- HSA/FSA eligible
- Results delivered to your dashboard · Reviewed by a real clinician
- Drawn at a CLIA/CAP-accredited lab near you ·
Pre-test considerations
No fasting required, and timing during the day does not matter. Antibody patterns shift over the course of an infection, so the timing relative to your symptoms matters most: IgM may not yet be detectable in the first days of illness, and EBNA IgG can take three to four months to appear. If an early result is ambiguous, repeating the panel a few weeks later often clarifies the stage.
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What this test is for
Epstein-Barr virus is the cause of infectious mononucleosis and one of the most common human infections; most adults carry it for life after an early, often unnoticed exposure. This panel measures three antibodies that together place an EBV infection in time: VCA IgM, which appears at the start of infection and fades within weeks to a few months; VCA IgG, which appears early and persists for life; and EBNA IgG, which shows up only during convalescence, three to four months after symptoms, and then stays for life. The pattern is the point: VCA IgM positive with EBNA negative suggests recent or active infection, while VCA IgG and EBNA both positive with no IgM indicates a past infection you have long since resolved. It is the standard workup when mono is suspected, with symptoms like prolonged sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, fever, and weeks of fatigue, especially when a rapid heterophile (monospot) test is negative but the picture still fits. Because this is the three-marker panel, it usually answers the timing question in a single draw; the individual VCA IgM, VCA IgG, and EBNA tests are also offered separately if you only need to confirm one piece.
Biomarkers tested
Includes 3 biomarkers
- Specimen
- Serum
- Method
- Immunoassay
- Measures
- Concentration
- Specimen
- Serum
- Method
- Immunoassay
- Measures
- Concentration
- Specimen
- Serum
- Method
- Immunoassay
- Measures
- Concentration
What to expect
- 1 Book instantly
Click, book, done. Choose a convenient lab location near you. Transparent, up-front pricing.
- 2 Quick lab visit
Testing to fit your busy schedule, usually 15 minutes or less. Walk-in and appointments available.
- 3 Fast, dashboard-delivered results
Your results post straight to your dashboard as soon as the lab completes them.
- 4 Expert guidance
Included with Mito membership. A clinician reviews your results and your personalized action plan follows, with clear next steps.
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Frequently asked questions
View all FAQsHow does pricing work?
Every test shows the member price next to the standard non-member price, so you can see what membership saves you. The member price is our cost — covering the lab and what it takes to run the service — never a profit on the test itself; Mito makes its money on the $9 membership, not on marking up your tests. Membership is $9/mo, and you still pay the lab’s order fee. Prices are itemized before you pay, with no hidden fees.
Where do I get tested?
Choose a partner lab (Quest, Labcorp, or BioReference) at checkout. If your cart spans multiple tests, we consolidate the whole order onto a single lab so you only make one visit.
Is this eligible for HSA/FSA?
Yes. This test is HSA/FSA eligible, and you can pay with your HSA/FSA card at checkout.
When will I get my results?
Your results post to your dashboard once your lab completes them, then a clinician reviews them and your full analysis and personalized action plan (with clear next steps) follow. Turnaround varies by test: specialty assays and at-home kits take longer, and each test shows its expected turnaround before you buy.
Do I need a doctor’s order?
No. Mito provides the lab order for you, so you can book and get tested without a separate doctor visit.
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