West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG by ELISA, CSF
| Abbrev Code: | CWNG | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6831 | Order Name: | West Nile Virus Ab, IgG CSF |
| Synonyms: | Arbovirus | ||
| Methodology: | Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86789 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-6 days. | ||
| Compliance: | For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | CSF |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.3 mL |
| Container: | Sterile tube Alternate Containers: Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Causes for Rejection: | Heat inactivated or hemolyzed specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 2 mL, 0.3 mL minimum CSF into a sterile container. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 8 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 50238 |
Interpretive
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| Use: | The detection of antibodies to West Nile virus in cerebrospinal fluid may indicate central nervous system infection. However, consideration must be given to possible contamination by blood or transfer or serum antibodies across the blood-brain barrier. |
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