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Test Code WESTNILE West Nile, IgG and IgM, Serum

Additional Codes

St. Luke's Compendium Code (Iatric): L906.3000

Performing Laboratory

Reference Laboratory

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Specimen Requirements

 

Serum

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.

Note:  1. Indicate serum on request form.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

 

Unpsun serum samples must be transported at ambient temperature and arrive to the laboratory within one hour of draw.

 

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86788 - IgM

86789 - IgG