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Test Code WEEPC Western Equine Encephalitis Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of Western equine encephalitis using spinal fluid specimens

Method Name

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Reporting Name

West Equine Enceph Ab Panel, CSF

Specimen Type

CSF


Ordering Guidance


This assay detects Western equine antibodies only. For a complete arbovirus panel, order ABOPC / Arbovirus Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid.

 

New York State clients: This test is not available for specimens originating in New York.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Preferred: Vial number 1

Acceptable: Any vial

Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.7 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK

Reference Values

IgG: <1:1

IgM: <1:1

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

May through October: Monday through Friday

November through April: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 4 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

86654 x 2

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
WEEPC West Equine Enceph Ab Panel, CSF 69036-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
26371 West Equine Enceph Ab, IgG, CSF 9315-3
26372 West Equine Enceph Ab, IgM, CSF 9316-1

Forms

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

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Mosquito-borne Disease Laboratory Testing.