Test Code LAB208 West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid
Useful For
Aiding in diagnosis of central nervous system infection with West Nile virus
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 |
Reporting Name
West Nile Virus Ab, IgG and IgM,CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Submit specimen from collection vial 2, 3, or 4
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.8 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Reference Values
IgG: Negative
IgM: Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterCPT Code Information
86789
86788
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
WNC | West Nile Virus Ab, IgG and IgM,CSF | 94853-9 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
WNGC | West Nile Virus Ab, IgG, CSF | 77953-8 |
WNMC | West Nile Virus Ab, IgM, CSF | 29569-1 |
WNVCI | West Nile CSF Interpretation | 69048-7 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.