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Test ID NBLD0133 West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid

Useful For

Aiding in diagnosis of central nervous system infection with West Nile virus

Specimen Type

CSF
Sanford Laboratories - Sioux Falls/Rapid City Note:

Per Mayo Medical Laboratories, this test CANNOT be performed using CSF supernatant.


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL


Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.8 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  30 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 4 days

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86789

86788

Reporting Name

West Nile Virus Ab, IgG and IgM,CSF

Reference Values

IgG: Negative

IgM: Negative

 

Reference values apply to all ages.

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.

Profile Information

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
WNGC West Nile Virus Ab, IgG, CSF No Yes
WNMC West Nile Virus Ab, IgM, CSF No Yes
WNVCI West Nile CSF Interpretation No Yes

Secondary ID

36772
Sanford Laboratories - Sioux Falls/Rapid City Additional Information:

SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

Result Code  Result Code Description 
13105 West Nile Ab, IgG, CSF
13106 West Nile Ab, IgM, CSF
19615 West Nile CSF Interpretation