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HelpTest Code MISCLM West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG, Serum
Additional Codes
| MAYO Test ID |
| WNGS |
| EPIC Test ID |
| LAB2608 |
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see WNS / West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum.
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
West Nile Virus Ab, IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see WNS / West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see WNS / West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum.
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86789
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| WNGS | West Nile Virus Ab, IgG, S | 29566-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| WNGS | West Nile Virus Ab, IgG, S | 29566-7 |
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Useful For
Detection of IgG antibodies in West Nile virus infections
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday