Eastern Equine Encephalitis IgM Antibodies

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • MISC
  • Soft Test Code:
  • MSOT
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 25582
Alternate Names
  • Eastern Equine IgM Abs
Clinical Significance

To aid in the assessment of Eastern encephalitis. IgM antibody is detectble within 1 to 3 weeks of onset, peaking and rapidly declining within 3 months


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial


Transport And Storage

48 hours Ambient
7 days Refrigerated
2 months Frozen

Avoid Freeze Thaw Cycles


Collection Instructions

 


Minimum Volume

0.2 mL Serum


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

< 1:16 titer


Methodology:
  • Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Clinical Significance

To aid in the assessment of Eastern encephalitis. IgM antibody is detectble within 1 to 3 weeks of onset, peaking and rapidly declining within 3 months


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly to San Juan Capistrano
Days Performed
Wednesday
Friday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Miscellaneous
Turn Around Time

3 to 4 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00913333


CPT Coding

86652