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West Nile Virus Antibody (IgM), Serum : 16012

Test Code
WNVMS or 16012


CPT Codes
86788

Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum

Minimum Volume
0.7 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature.


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 4 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Wednesday (seasonal)


Report Available
1-8 days (seasonal)


Reference Range
<0.90 index


Clinical Significance
West Nile virus is a flavivirus transmitted through arthropods (e.g. mosquitoes). This test is intended as an aid in the diagnosis of West Nile virus infection in patients with clinical symptoms consistent with encephalitis/meningitis. Antibodies induced by other flavivirus infections (e.g. Dengue virus or St. Louis encephalitis virus) may show cross‐reactivity with WNV.


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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.