| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
West Nile Virus Antibody |
| Code |
West Nile Virus IgG/IgM. |
|
CPT Code |
86788, 86789 |
| Last Modified |
7/11/2018 11:08:00 AM |
| Test Name |
WNVIGGM. |
| Synonyms |
WNV AB, IgG, IgM |
| Patient Preparation |
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| Spec. Requirements |
Blood |
| Tube |
Red or Gold |
| Collection Volume |
4.0 mL Red or 3.5 mL Gold |
| Storage |
Refrigerated 48 Hours, Freeze > 48 Hours |
| Routine TAT |
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| STAT TAT |
N/A |
| Days Test Performed |
|
| Performed by BHS |
None |
| See Availability |
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| Reference Lab |
LabCorp of America |
| Reference Lab Code |
138842 West Nile Virus Antibody, Serum |
| Clinical Use |
This test is indicated for use as an aid to the diagnosis of West Nile virus encephalitis. |
| Reference Range |
Negative |
| Critical Value |
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|
Component |
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|
Reference Range |
|
|
Critical Value |
|
 |
|
| Testing Sample Type |
Serum |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
0.5 mL |
| Special Handling |
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| Lab Notes |
Causes for rejection: Gross contamination; severe hemolysis; icteric serum; lipemic serum; quantity not sufficient for analysis |
| Methodology |
EIA - Enzyme Immunoassay |
| Limitations |
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