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HelpTest Code MISC2MAYOEEPC Eastern Equine Encephalitis Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid
Useful For
Aiding the diagnosis of Eastern equine encephalitis in spinal fluid specimens
Method Name
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Reporting Name
East Equine Enceph Ab Panel, CSFSpecimen Type
CSFAdvisory Information
This test is not available for specimens originating in New York.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
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 was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86652 x 2
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| EEPC | East Equine Enceph Ab Panel, CSF | 69035-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 26369 | East Equine Enceph Ab, IgG, CSF | 10897-7 |
| 26370 | East Equine Enceph Ab, IgM, CSF | 10899-3 |
Forms
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.