WNV CSF
West Nile Virus Antibody, CSF
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3475
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Spinal fluid collection tube, screw-capped sterile vial
Specimen Type:
Spinal fluid
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Specimen Processing:
Do not centrifuge CSF.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Specimens that are grossly hemolyzed or grossly contaminated will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
86788 - West Nile IgM CSF (EAP 30040442)
86789 - West Nile IgG CSF (EAP 30040441)
Method:
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges