|
|
| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # |
Western Equine Encephalitis Virus (IgG, IgM) Antibody Panel, IFA
Test Code37311
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
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Setup Schedule
Mon, Wed, Fri
Report Available
1-4 days
Limitations
False-positive results may be produced if the patient has been immunized against yellow fever or if the patient has had previous infections that produce similar, cross-reacting antibodies.
Reference Range
| W. Equine Enceph. Virus Ab (IgG) | <1:16 titer |
| W. Equine Enceph. Virus Ab (IgM) | <1:16 titer |
Clinical Significance
IgG titers ≥1:16 suggest exposure (either past or recent), while the presence of IgM indicated recent infection.
