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Test Description
Test Name

West Nile Antibody, IgG
Synonym(s)

 
Description

 
Methodology Immunofluorescence
Performed Monday – Friday
Turnaround Time 1 - 4 days
Specimen Requirements

.5 mL serum
.5 mL CSF 

Recommend serum when sending CSF
Store and transport at 4-8°C.
Rejection Criteria  
CPT Code(s)

86789
Reference Range

Serum: <1:16 antibody absent, ≥1:16 antibody present

CSF: <1:8 antibody absent, ≥1:8 antibody present
Contact

Virology Lab: 214-648-3635
Customer Service: 214-645-7057 or Toll Free 877-887-8136
Last Modified: 02/04/2011
 

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