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HelpTest ID WNGC West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG, Spinal Fluid
Specimen Type
CSFSpecimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see WNC / West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid.
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 |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see WNC / West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid.
IgG: Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86789
Useful For
Aids in diagnosing recent or past central nervous system West Nile virus infection
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday