California Encephalitis (IgG, IgM); Eastern Equine Encephalitis (IgG, IgM); St. Lois Encephalitis (IgG, IgM); Western Equine Encephalitis (IgG, IgM)
Serum is tested against antigens of California Encephalitis (La Crosse), Eastern Equine Encephalitis, St. Louis Encephalitis, and Western Equine Encephalitis viruses. IgG titers > or = 1:16 suggest exposure, while the presence of IgM indicates recent infection. Incidence is seasonal from mid- to late-summer (July-October).
1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
5 days Ambient
13 days Refrigerated
30 days Frozen
Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles
0.2 mL Serum
Refer to Interpretive Results
Limitations: False-positive results may be produced if the patient has been immunized against yellow fever or if the patient has had previous infections that produce similar, cross-reacting antibodies.
Serum is tested against antigens of California Encephalitis (La Crosse), Eastern Equine Encephalitis, St. Louis Encephalitis, and Western Equine Encephalitis viruses. IgG titers > or = 1:16 suggest exposure, while the presence of IgM indicates recent infection. Incidence is seasonal from mid- to late-summer (July-October).
4 to 5 days
00913333
86651 x2, 86652 x2, 86653 x2, 86654 x2