Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 5 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed; Grossly icteric; Grossly lipemic
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum
Included Tests
California Encephalitis (IgG, IgM), Eastern Equine Encephalitis (IgG, IgM), St. Louis Encephalitis (IgG, IgM) and Western Equine Encephalitis (IgG, IgM).
CPT Codes
86651 (x2), 86652 (x2), 86653 (x2) 86654 (x2)
Revised
09-26-22