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