Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Antibodies, IgG
| Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Antibodies, IgG | | | |
| Number | | 162024 |
| CPT | | 86652 |
| Specimen | | Serum |
| Volume | | 0.4 mL |
| Minimum Volume | | 0.2 mL |
| Container | | Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube |
| Storage Instructions | | Maintain specimen at room temperature. |
| Reference Interval | | Negative |
| Methodology | | Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) |
| Additional Information | | Eastern equine encephalitis virus is an alphavirus carried by a mosquito vector. It causes an acute illness which is either fatal or self-limited; chronic illness should suggest a different diagnosis. Syndromes include headache with fever, meningitis, and meningoencephalitis. |
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