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HelpTest ID BLOD0442 St. Louis Encephalitis Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of St. Louis encephalitis using serum specimens
Specimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
This assay detects only St. Louis virus. For a complete arbovirus panel, order ARBOP / Arbovirus Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Serum.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday (May through October)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday (November through April)
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysMethod Name
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86653 x 2
Reporting Name
St. Louis Enceph Ab, IgG and IgM, SReference Values
IgG: <1:10
IgM: <1:10
Reference values apply to all ages.
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.
Special Instructions
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Mosquito-borne Disease Laboratory Testing.
SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 13098 | St Louis Enceph Ab, IgG, S |
| 13099 | St Louis Enceph Ab, IgM, S |