Home
HelpTest ID WNC West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid
Useful For
Aiding in diagnosis of central nervous system infection with West Nile virus
Specimen Type
CSFSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Submit specimen from collection vial 2, 3, or 4
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Reference Values
IgG: Negative
IgM: Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86789
86788
Secondary ID
36772Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.