Echovirus Antibodies
| Abbrev Code: | ECHOAB | ||
| Order Code: | LAB3446 | Order Name: | Echovirus Antibodies |
| Methodology: | Serum Neutralization Assay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86658 x5 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 7-13 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Parallel testing is preferred. Label samples as acute or convalescent. Convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.8 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Plasma or CSF samples. Contaminated, hemolyzed or severely lipemic specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.3 mL minimum. Separate serum from cells ASAP. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 48 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 60053 |
Interpretive
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| Use: |
Single positive antibody titers of greater than or equal to 1:80 may indicate past or current infection. Seroconversion or an increase in titers between acute and convalescent sera of at least fourfold is considered strong evidence of current or recent infection.
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