Arbovirus Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum
Abbrev Code: | ARBOSER GM | ||
Order Code: | LAB1051 | Order Name: | Arbovirus Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum |
Synonyms: | LHE LAB1388; Encephalitis Antibodies, IgG and IgM | ||
Methodology: | Semi-quantitative indirect fluorescent antibody/Semi-quantitative enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. | ||
CPT Codes: | 86651 x1, 86652 x1, 86653 x1, 86789 x1, 86654 x1 | ||
Test Includes: | California Encephalitis Antibody, Eastern Equine Encephalitis Antibody, St. Louis Encephalitis Antibody, Western Equine Encephalitis Antibody, West Nile Virus Antibody | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; testing is performed Tue and Fri; results are reported within 1-5 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of acute specimens. Mark specimens plainly as "acute" or "convalescent". | ||
Compliance: | This test uses an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) that has been cleared or approved by the FDA. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Severely lipemic, hemolyzed or contaminated specimen. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge an aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 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: | 2001594 |
Interpretive
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Use: | Aids in the diagnosis of infection with arboviruses. |
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