West Nile Virus (WNV) Antibody, Cerebrospinal Fluid
| West Nile Virus (WNV) Antibody, Cerebrospinal Fluid | | | |
| Number | | 138966 |
| CPT | | 86788; 86789 |
| Related Information | | West Nile Virus (WNV), Real-Time PCR |
Synonyms | | West Nile Virus, IgG and IgM; West Nile Virus, Serology;
WNV Antibody |
| Specimen | | Cerebrospinal fluid |
| Volume | | 0.5 mL |
| Minimum Volume | | 0.1 mL |
| Container | | Sterile container |
| Collection | | Do not centrifuge cerebrospinal fluid. |
| Storage Instructions | | Refrigerate |
| Causes for Rejection | | Gross contamination; severe hemolysis; quantity not sufficient for analysis |
| Reference Interval | | Negative |
| Use | | Support a diagnosis of West Nile virus infection |
| Methodology | | Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) |
| References | | Tardei G, Ruta S, Chitu V, et al, “Evaluation of Immunoglobulin M (IgM) and IgG Enzyme Immunoassays in Serologic Diagnosis of West Nile Virus Infection,” J Clin Microbiol, 2000, 38(6):2232-9. |
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