Test Code EEPC Eastern Equine Encephalitis Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of Eastern equine encephalitis using spinal fluid specimens
Reporting Name
East Equine Enceph Ab Panel, CSFSpecimen Type
CSFOrdering Guidance
This assay detects Eastern 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
Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL
Collection Instructions: Submit specimen from collection vial 2 (preferred), 3, or 4
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 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 weeksPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterCPT Code Information
86652 x 2
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
EEPC | East Equine Enceph Ab Panel, CSF | 69035-4 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
26369 | East Equine Enceph Ab, IgG, CSF | In Process |
26370 | East Equine Enceph Ab, IgM, CSF | 10899-3 |
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