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Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Antibodies (IgG, IgM), IFA
Test Code37312
CPT Codes
86652 (x2)
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Grossly hemolysis • Icteric • Lipemic samples
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 2-4 days
Reference Range
| E. Equine Encephalitis (IgG) | <1:16 |
| E. Equine Encephalitis (IgM) | <1:16 |
Clinical Significance
IgG titers ≥1: 16 suggest exposure (either past or recent), while the presence of IgM indicated recent infection.
