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

Test Code
37310


Preferred Specimen
Red Top


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, Wed, Fri


Report Available
1-3 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.




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