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Test Code ARBO CSF Arbovirus, Spinal Fluid

Important Note

When this test is ordered, both serum and spinal fluid must be sent. In addition to this test, order ARBO S -Arbovirus Serology, Serum.  An additional charge will be made for the combined determinations.

 Label specimens appropriately (serum and spinal fluid).

Performing Laboratory

Memorial Hospital Laboratory- Virology Laboratory 304-388-9618

Test Profile

Eastern equine encephalitis IgG and IgM antibody
La Crosse encephalitis IgG and IgM antibody
St. Louis encephalitis IgG and IgM antibody
Western equine encephalitis IgG and IgM antibody

Specimen Requirements

CSF-Sterile Container (usually a tube)

2 mL CSF (minimum 1 mL)

Specimen Rejection

  • Improperly labeled, collected, stored, and transported
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Hemolyzed CSF
  • Specimens subject to repeat freeze thaw cycles

Storage and Stability

Room temperature Up to 8 hours
Refrigerate > 8 hours - 5 days
Freeze > 5 days before testing

Transport at refrigerated (wet ice) temperatures

Reference Values

IgM <2

IgG <2

Methodology

Indirect Immunofluorescence

Days Test Set Up and Turnaround

Monday through Sunday, Continuously

CPT Coding

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus IgG and IgM 86652 x2
LaCrosse Encephalitis Virus IgG and IgM 86651 x2                  
St. Louis Encephalitis Virus IgG and IgM 86653 x2
Western Equine Encephalitis Virus IGG and IgM                  86654 x2