Hantavirus (Sin Nombre Virus) IgG & IgM, ELISA
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Method | Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
CPT Code | 86790, 83898 |
Test Scope | RT-PCR will reflexively be performed if positive |
Preferred Specimen | Serum (Red Top Tube) & clot for RT-PCR |
Other Acceptable Specimens | ACD Blood (Yellow Top Tube) (not preferred) Lung tissue from autopsy |
Unacceptable Specimens: | Do not collect specimen in Heparin (Green Top). Do not collect SST Tube |
Required Sample Volume | 3-5 mls whole blood |
Minimum Sample Volume | 3 mls whole blood |
Specimen Container | Collection: Red Top Tube, 5-10 mls Transport: Screw-cap polypropylene transport tube |
Specimen Identification | Label tube with patient's first and last name, DOB and date/time of collection. |
Special Instructions |
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Shipping Requirements | Serum may be transported and stored at room temperature for up to 1 day, refrigerated at 2-8° C for up to 5 days, or frozen at -20° C to -80° C for 14 days. Blood clot must be shipped frozen at -20° C to -80° C. |
Sample Rejection Criteria |
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Turn-around-time | 48 hours |