Medichecks Immunity & infection

Epstein-Barr Virus Antibodies Blood Test

Check for antibodies to the virus that causes glandular fever. This simple test helps determine if you've had a previous infection with the Epstein-Barr virus.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
3
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • EBNA IgG antibodies
  • Epstein-Barr virus capsid antigen IgG
  • Epstein-Barr virus capsid antigen IgM

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
3
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

3 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Immunity

  • EBNA IgG antibodies
  • Epstein-Barr virus capsid antigen IgG
  • Epstein-Barr virus capsid antigen IgM

About this test

Check for antibodies to the virus that causes glandular fever. This simple test helps determine if you've had a previous infection with the Epstein-Barr virus. IgM antibodies help determine whether a current infection is likely.

Description provided by Medichecks.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 9.5/10

    3 biomarkers, placing it in the 83rd percentile of immunity tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 5.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 5 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 7.3/10

    £109.00 against a median of £130.25 for the 93 similarly sized immunity tests we track (-16%).

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