West Nile Virus IgM

Test Code: TD_3824

CPT Code(s): 86788

$39

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

West Nile Virus IgM

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Gross lipemia
Contaminated samples
Heat-inactivated samples
Plasma

Reference Range(s)

<0.80 Ratio

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Sample Stability

3 days room temperature
19 days refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Frozen

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. Clearly label tube as serum. Freeze.
When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate tube for this test.

Alternative Specimen

2 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. Freeze.
When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate tube for this test.