WNV
West Nile Virus Antibody, Serum
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3474
Synonyms:
WNS
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Serum Gel (Preferred), Red Top
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.4 mL
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Hemolysis: Reject
Gross Lipemia: Reject
Gross Icterus: Reject
Heat Inactivated specimen: Reject
CPT Codes:
86789 - West Nile Virus IgG (EAP 30040438)
86788 - West Nile Virus IgM (EAP 30040439)
Test Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Turnaround Time:
1-5 days
Method:
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)