Arbovirus IgM Panel Includes:
LaCrosse Encephalitis IgM Ab
Eastern Equine Encephalitis IgM Ab
St. Louis encephalitis IgM Ab
Western Equine Encephalitis IgM Ab
Test can be ordered separately.
Methodology
Immunofluorescence
Performed
Monday –Friday
Turnaround Time
1 – 4 days
Specimen Requirements
1 ml serum. 0.5ml CSF is acceptable only when submitted with serum.
Refrigerate specimens at 4° - 8°C until it can be sent to the laboratory. Transport at room temperature.
Rejection Criteria
CPT Code(s)
St. Louis 86653; Western 86654; Eastern 86652; LaCrosse 86651
Reference Range
<1:20 serum; <1:2 CSF No detectable antibody
≥1:20 serum; ≥1:2 CSF Usually indicative of a current or recent infection
Contact
Virology Lab: 214-648-3635 Customer Service: 214-645-7057 or Toll Free 877-887-8136
