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West Nile Virsu Detection by PCR, CSF

Test Code
CSFNIL


Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
Sterile vial


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
7 days refrigerated


Report Available
3-6 days


Limitations
A negative test does not exclude infection with WNV. Therefore, the results obtained should be used in conjunction with clinical findings to make an accurate diagnosis.


Clinical Significance
West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus (single stranded RNA virus) that primarily infects birds, but occasionally infects horses and humans.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.