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HelpTest Code MISC2MAYOEEEP Eastern Equine Encephalitis Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of Eastern equine encephalitis
Method Name
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Reporting Name
East Equine Enceph Ab, IgG and IgM, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild OK; Gross reject |
|
Lipemia |
Mild OK; Gross reject |
|
Icterus |
NA |
|
Other |
NA |
Reference Values
IgG: <1:10
IgM: <1:10
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
May through October: Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.
November through April: Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86652 x 2
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| EEEP | East Equine Enceph Ab, IgG and IgM, S | 69034-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 83354 | East Equine Enceph Ab, IgG, S | 10896-9 |
| 83355 | East Equine Enceph Ab, IgM, S | 10898-5 |
Secondary ID
83155Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.
Testing Algorithm
See Mosquito-borne Disease Laboratory Testing in Special Instructions.