WEST NILE AB IGG AND IGM SERUM
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: WNV
UPHSM LIS Test #: 021780
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-4 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 021780
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-4 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Gross contamination; severe hemolysis; icteric serum; lipemic serum; quantity not sufficient for analysis
Gross contamination; severe hemolysis; icteric serum; lipemic serum; quantity not sufficient for analysis
Methods
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Clinical Utilities
This test is indicated for use as an aid to the diagnosis of West Nile virus encephalitis.
CPT Codes
86788; 86789
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.