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HelpTest ID WNMS West Nile Virus Antibody, IgM, Serum
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see WNS / West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum.
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see WNS / West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum.
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86788
Useful For
Detection of IgM antibodies in West Nile virus infections
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat inactivated specimen | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday