Coxsackie A Antibodies, Serum [37477X]

Test Code
COXAS


Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum



Minimum Volume

1 mL



Transport Container

Plastic screw-cap vial



Transport Temperature

Room temperature



Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30
days



Methodology

Complement Fixation (CF)



Setup Schedule

Set up: Tues-Sat a.m.; Report available: 3-6 days



Limitations

Culture does not usually support growth of coxsackie A
viruses.



Reference Range
Coxsackie A2 Ab <1:8
Coxsackie A4 Ab <1:8
Coxsackie A7 Ab <1:8
Coxsackie A9 Ab <1:8
Coxsackie A10 Ab <1:8
Coxsackie A16 Ab <1:8



Last Updated: February 16, 2023


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