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Lab Test Dictionary

St Louis Encephalitis Virus Antibodies (IgG, IgM) (34982)

Methodology

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)


Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Mon-Fri

Standard TAT

2-5 Days


Collection Information

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp=7 days, Refrigerated=14 days, Frozen=30 days

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis, Grossly lipemic, Grossly icteric

Test Volume Required

1.0 mL

Minimum Test Volume

0.1 mL


Included Tests

St Louis Encephalitis Virus IgG & IgM


CPT Codes

86653 x 2


Revised

08-04-22