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Test Code MISC2MAYOEEPC Eastern Equine Encephalitis Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of Eastern equine encephalitis

Method Name

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Reporting Name

East Equine Enceph Ab Panel, CSF

Specimen Type

CSF


Advisory Information


This assay detects Eastern equine antibodies only. For a complete arbovirus panel, order ABOPC / Arbovirus Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid.

 

New York State clients: This test is not available for specimens originating in New York.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.70 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: <1:1

IgM: <1:1

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.