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Arbovirus Antibody Panel (IgG, IgM), IFA (ARBABP)
Test CodeLAB1211
Quest Code
34980
CPT Codes
86651 (x2), 86652 (x2), 86653 (x2), 86654 (x2)
Includes
California Encephalitis (IgG, IgM), Eastern Equine Encephalitis (IgG, IgM), St. Louis Encephalitis (IgG, IgM), Western Equine Encephalitis (IgG, IgM)
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum in gold top tube
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plain red top tube
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Limitations
False-positive results may be produced if the patient has been immunized against yellow fever or if the patient has had previous infections that produce similar, cross-reacting antibodies.
Reference Range
See individual tests
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |