California Encephalitis Virus Antibody (IgG, IgM), IFA, Serum

Message

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Test Code

CENCEP

CPT Codes
86651 (x2)

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Setup Schedule

Mon-fri

Report Available

2-5 days

Limitations

May be negative in early stages of infection.

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

IgG titers ≥1:16 suggest exposure (either past or recent), while the presence of IgM indicated recent infection.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

Last Updated: November 24, 2021

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