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HelpTest Code WNGS West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG, Serum
Reporting Name
West Nile Virus Ab, IgG, SUseful For
Detection of IgG antibodies in West Nile virus infections
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 Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
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
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86789
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| WNGS | West Nile Virus Ab, IgG, S | 29566-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| WNGS | West Nile Virus Ab, IgG, S | 29566-7 |
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see WNS / West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum.
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)