Coxsackie A9 Virus Antibody
Abbrev Code: | COXAA | ||
Order Code: | LAB3408 | Order Name: | Coxsackie A9 Virus Antibodies |
Methodology: | Complement fixation | ||
CPT Codes: | 86658 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 2-5 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: | 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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