| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
West Nile Virus Antibody CSF |
| Code |
West Nile Virus IgG/IgM CSF. |
|
CPT Code |
86788, 86789 |
| Last Modified |
7/11/2018 10:54:00 AM |
| Test Name |
CSFWNVIGGM. |
| Synonyms |
WNVCSF, IgG, IgM, |
| Patient Preparation |
|
| Spec. Requirements |
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) |
| Tube |
Sterile Container |
| Collection Volume |
0.5 mL |
| Storage |
Ambient, Refrigerated or Frozen 14 Days |
| Routine TAT |
|
| STAT TAT |
N/A |
| Days Test Performed |
|
| Performed by BHS |
None |
| See Availability |
|
| Reference Lab |
LabCorp of America |
| Reference Lab Code |
138966 West Nile Virus Antibody, CSF |
| Clinical Use |
This test is intended to be used as an aid to the diagnosis of West Nile virus encephalitis. |
| Reference Range |
Negative |
| Critical Value |
|
|
|
| Testing Sample Type |
CSF |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
0.2 mL |
| Special Handling |
Collection: Do NOT centrifuge cerebrospinal fluid. |
| Lab Notes |
Test Includes: West Nile virus, IgG; West Nile virus, IgM |
| Methodology |
EIA - Enzyme Immunoassay |
| Limitations |
Causes for rejection: Gross contamination; severe hemolysis; quantity not sufficient for analysis |
