West Nile Virus Antibody,Serum (LABCORP)

Test Code

99901001116

Alias/See Also

LAB867: West Nile IgG/IgM, Serum
LAB11002: Meningoencephalitis Comprehensive Profile, Serum | LABCORP EAP: 138842

CPT Codes
86789x1, 86788x1

Preferred Specimen

LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Other Acceptable Specimens

LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5

Instructions

Adults: 3 mL red-top tube *Pediatric minimum: 1 red-top microtainer* Oral: peak: One hour after dose; IV: peak: 15 minutes after dose. NO GEL BARRIER TUBE

Transport Temperature

Test Includes Diazepam; nordiazepam (diazepam metabolite) Specimen Serum or plasma Volume 1 mL Minimum Volume 0.4 mL Container Red-top tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube. Do not use a gel-barrier tube. The use of gel-barrier tubes is not recommended due to slow absorption of the drug by the gel. Depending on the specimen volume and storage time, the decrease in drug level due to absorption may be clinically significant. Collection Transfer separated serum or plasma to a plastic transport tube. Oral: peak: one hour after dose; IV: peak: 15 minutes after dose. Storage Instructions Refrigerate

Report Available

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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