How Long Does EBV IgG Stay Positive?

How Long Does EBV IgG Stay Positive? Viral capsid antigen (VCA) Anti-VCA IgM appears early in EBV infection and usually disappears within four to six weeks. Anti-VCA IgG appears in the acute phase of EBV infection, peaks at two to four weeks after onset, declines slightly then persists for the rest of a person’s life.