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West Nile Virus (IgM), Serum
Test Code16012
CPT Codes
86788
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon, Wed, Fri a.m.; Report available: Next day
Limitations
Cross reactivity has been observed between alphavirus group and flavivirus group, e.g., yellow fever or yellow fever vaccination.
Reference Range
Index | Interpretation |
<0.90 | Antibody not detected |
0.90-1.10 | Equivocal |
>1.10 | Antibody detected |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20153 |