WNV CSF
West Nile Virus Antibody, CSF
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3475
Synonyms:
WNC
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Spinal fluid collection tube, screw-capped sterile vial
Specimen Type:
Spinal fluid
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.8 mL
Specimen Processing:
Do not centrifuge CSF.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated (preferred) - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Hemolysis: Reject
CPT Codes:
86788 - West Nile IgM CSF (EAP 30040442)
86789 - West Nile IgG CSF (EAP 30040441)
Test Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Turnaround Time:
1-5 days
Method:
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Test Includes:
WNGC: West Nile Virus Ab, IgG, CSF
WNMC: West Nile Virus Ab, IgM, CSF
WNVCI: West Nile CSF Interpretation
WNMC: West Nile Virus Ab, IgM, CSF
WNVCI: West Nile CSF Interpretation
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges