Arbovirus AB, IgG/IgM

Test Code: TD_3106
CPT Code(s): 86651 X2, 86652 X2, 86653 X2, 86654 X2, 86788 86789

$313

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

St. Louis Encephalitis
California Encephalitis
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Western Equine Encephalitis
West Nile Virus

Test Includes

St. Louis Encephalitis IgG
California Encephalitis IgG
Eastern Equine Encephalitis IgG
Western Equine Encephalitis IgG
West Nile Virus IgG
St. Louis Encephalitis IgM
California Encephalitis IgM
Eastern Equine Encephalitis IgM
Western Equine Encephalitis IgM
West Nile Virus IgM

Methodology

Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)/Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Gross lipemia
Contaminated samples
Heat-inactivated samples
Plasma
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles

Reference Range(s)

“Virus

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL Serum

Sample Stability

After separation from cells: 2 days room temperature
2 weeks refrigerated
1 year frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube. Refrigerate.
Note: parallel testing is preferred and convalescent samples must be received within 30 days of receipt of acute samples. Clearly label tube as acute or convalescent.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate. Note: parallel testing is preferred and convalescent samples must be received within 30 days of receipt of acute samples. Clearly label tube as acute or convalescent.