Last Modified:
7/18/2016 8:09:11 AM
Specimen Requirements:
1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
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
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
Custom Panel:
No
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Turn Around Time:
3 to 4 days
Days Performed:
Wednesday, Friday
Sites Performed:
Quest - Valencia
PHL Test Code:
MSOT
EPIC Test Code:
Send Out Test Code:
8181
Alternate Test Names:
Eastern Equine IgM Abs
CPT Coding:
86652
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