Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus IgM Antibody, IFA

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • Soft Test Code:
  • MSOT
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 25582
Clinical Significance

IgG titers ≥ 1:16 suggest exposure, while the presence of IgM indicates recent infection. Human infections are seasonal, from mid- to late-summer, occurring from New England to Texas. Minimal cross-reactivity with other Group A arboviruses, i.e., Western Equine Encephalitis virus, occurs.


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

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


Transport And Storage

7 days Ambient (Transport)
14 days Refrigerated
30 days Frozen


Collection Instructions

 


Minimum Volume

0.1 mL Serum


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

<1:16


Methodology:
  • Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay
Clinical Significance

IgG titers ≥ 1:16 suggest exposure, while the presence of IgM indicates recent infection. Human infections are seasonal, from mid- to late-summer, occurring from New England to Texas. Minimal cross-reactivity with other Group A arboviruses, i.e., Western Equine Encephalitis virus, occurs.


Production Schedule

Days Performed
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Miscellaneous
Turn Around Time

3 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

000913333


CPT Coding

86652