Last Modified:
5/2/2022 1:56:39 PM
Medical Necessity Documentation:
Client Notes:
Patient Preparation:
Specimen Requirements:
1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
Collection Instructions:
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL Serum
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:
48 hours Ambient
7 days Refrigerated
2 months Frozen
Avoid Freeze Thaw Cycles
Reference Range:
< 1:16 titer
Critical Ranges:
Test Comments:
Methodology:
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
Documentation:
Custom Panel:
No
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Turn Around Time:
3 to 4 days
Days Performed:
Wednesday, Friday
Sites Performed:
Quest - Chantilly to San Juan Capistrano
PHL Test Code:
MSOT
EPIC Test Code:
MISC
Send Out Test Code:
25582
Alternate Test Names:
Eastern Equine IgM Abs
Included Tests:
CPT Coding:
86652
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