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Epstein Barr Nuclear AG AB IGG result of over 600
Hello, I am searching for information and also input because of my hideously high lab results for EBNA Nuclear AB IGG. My result was given as over 600. The range is less than 18 is negative. Over 22 is positive. To restate, my lab result is over 600.
I am 52. I did have mono at age 11. For at least four years I have complained on numerous times to my PCP of fatigue. We suspected thyroid but that has been treated and I still have suffered from bouts of fatigue, feeling like I was coming down with a bug, dizziness, etc for 3 or 4 days out of just about every month for the last eighteen months. I finally saw a naturopath who tested me for EBV.
I love my Naturopath, but I am wondering if I should be seeing a specialist because of this high lab result.
I am on a treatment plan of antiviral supplements, and immune supporting vitamins and supplements which she said will probably need to be taken for at least three months.
Has anyone else had numbers this high? I am having trouble finding much information on reactivated EBV.
Thank you!
Lisa
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Have you been able to confirm if you have Chronic Epstein Barr?
Has your Drs been able to confirm you have Chronic Epstein Barr? I have high numbers as well but can't get into see an Infectious Disease Dr. assuming they would be able to tell me?
Yes. Probably those told they have me/Cfs should ask to be tested. At least knowing its present may lead doctors to study it more. I should have been tested years ago. If I hadn’t requested the test I would not know.
Whatever these diseases turn out to be, if doctors label a patient with ME/CFS or similar maladies they stop looking for answers. EBV in my view should be on their list of blood tests.
Perhaps Dr Google is more useful in understanding than most physicians 🤕
Best wishes for your return to living with normalcy
I asked my cardiologist to include it with my blood tests.
Is the test for me/cfs the Epstein-Barr blood test?
Here's my latest, I had 3 in early 2024. 1 Dr said i had cebv and another said no??
EBV VIRAL CAPSID AG (VCA) AB (IGM)59.70 H
U/mL
EBV VIRAL CAPSID AG (VCA) AB (IGG)543.00 H
U/mL
EBV NUCLEAR AG (EBNA) AB (IGG)48.30 H
U/mL
INTERPRETATION:RECENT
Suggestive of a recent Epstein-Barr Virus infection.
REFERENCE RANGE: < 36.00 U/mL EBV VCA AB (IgM)
U/mL Interpretation
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< 36.00 Negative
36.00 - 43.99 Equivocal
>43.99 Positive
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REFERENCE RANGE: < 18.00 U/mL EBV VCA AB (IgG)
U/mL Interpretation
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< 18.00 Negative
18.00 - 21.99 Equivocal
>21.99 Positive
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REFERENCE RANGE: < 18.00 U/mL EBV EBNA AB (IgG)
U/mL Interpretation
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< 18.00 Negative
18.00 - 21.99 Equivocal
>21.99 Positive S
There is no test for M.E./ Cfs. They say it is diagnosed by exclusion. If your tests are negative for things they understand they call it me/cfs. To me it says they don’t know what is causing the life altering symptoms and stop their search for possibilities. Like ME/CSF, EBV also is a mystery illness. My heart doc tried to get me seen at Mayo and I was turned down.
I think basically we are on our own. I am too worn out to chase help much longer. I now research to satisfy myself I have not missed something like the EBV blood test. More to help others than myself as I am getting too old to recover. Good luck
Im sorry to hear that, however I totally understand. Thank you for your efforts and all the best.
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1 ReactionI was born with EBV. I have had all stages. My number was >600 as well. Apparently I have an active infection? But what? The report is not very clear. I don't have any outward symptoms of the typical flare-ups that are experienced by most but a while back I couldn't understand why I was so tired. I thot it was because I was in a sleep debt, but nothing else. I am very confused about this.
Has anyone been tested for MS?
I have been dealing with a myriad of symptoms, IgG over 600 and no one can figure out the extreme exhaustion and body pain etc... I'm getting a brain MRI soon to rule it out.
I had extreme exhaustion for years with no results. I did have the EBV and had it but my Drs didn't discuss with me. Still can't find a Dr that feels like their confident in reading my results.
However, I also have 2 mutated genes for MTHFR and 1 for COMT. You can get a buckle swab online to test Amazon or other. This was cheaper than my lab as it wasn't covered by my insurance. I'm just in the beginning of this but I take 7mg to 15mg daily of L- methofolate and after 1 year I'm still getting more focus, clarity and my energy back! Huge!!! I started this at 7mg before I had the test and I noticed a difference in the first month or two. I took the test just for my own knowledge. I used BodyScience to get bukle swab and they provide a free informative report and 15 min telephone consult after you have your results.