Western Equine Encephalitis Virus Antibodies, IgM
| Western Equine Encephalitis Virus Antibodies, IgM | | | |
| Number | | 162347 |
| CPT | | 86654 |
| 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. |
| Causes for Rejection | | Heat inactivation; gross bacterial contamination |
| Reference Interval | | Negative |
| Methodology | | Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) |
| Additional Information | | Symptoms of this arbovirus infection include fever, aseptic meningitis, and meningoencephalitis. Disease is usually most severe in children. Diagnosis is best established by detecting specific IgM antibody, particularly in CSF. |
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