Coxsackie A9 Virus Antibody
| Sunquest Code: | COXAA | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3408 | Epic Name: | Coxsackie A9 Virus Antibodies |
| Methodology: | Complement fixation | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 1-3 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) (Red (no gel)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed, severely lipemic, contaminated specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Separate serum from cells ASAP. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.3 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 48 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 50503 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: |
Reference Interval: less than 1:8. Single positive antibody titers of greater than 1:32 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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