West Nile Virus (Flavivirus) IgM Capture ELISA and IgG

West Nile Virus (Flavivirus) IgM Capture ELISA and IgG
DataValue
Method Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
CPT Code 86790
Preferred Specimen Serum
Required Specimen Volume 1-3 ml serum, Minimum 1 mL
Specimen Container Red Top or SST Tube, 7-10 mL, separated serum is preferred
Specimen Identification Label tube with patient’s first and last name, DOB and date/time of collection. Note ACUTE or CONVALESCENT sample type.
  • ACUTE: 3-10 days after onset of symptoms
  • CONVALESCENT: 2-3 weeks after acute specimen
Special Instructions
  • Centrifuge and remove serum from clot as soon as possible before storing. Transfer separated serum into a labeled plastic transport tube.
  • Sample may be stored up to 48 hours at 2-8° C
  • If need to store longer than 48 hours, serum should be frozen at -20° C, CSF should be refrigerated
  • Specimens with precipitate should be clarified by centrifugation
Shipping Requirements Store and ship at refrigerated temperature 2-8° C if within 48 hours. Store and ship serum frozen if > 48 hours after collection.
Sample Rejection Criteria
  • Heat-inactivated serum
  • Gross Hemolysis
  • Lipemia
  • Mislabeled/Unlabeled specimen
  • Gross Bacterial Contamination
  • Quantity not sufficient for testing (QNS)
Turn-around-time 7 Days