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HelpTest Code EEEP Eastern Equine Encephalitis Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of Eastern equine encephalitis using serum specimens
Reporting Name
East Equine Enceph Ab, IgG and IgM, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen 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.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
IgG: <1:10
IgM: <1:10
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 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 weeksPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86652 x 2
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| EEEP | East Equine Enceph Ab, IgG and IgM, S | 69034-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 83354 | East Equine Enceph Ab, IgG, S | In Process |
| 83355 | East Equine Enceph Ab, IgM, S | In Process |
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.