Test ID EEPC Eastern Equine Encephalitis Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of Eastern equine encephalitis
Method Name
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Reporting Name
East Equine Enceph Ab Panel, CSFSpecimen Type
CSFOrdering Guidance
This assay detects Eastern equine antibodies only. For a complete arbovirus panel, order ABOPC / Arbovirus Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid.
New York State clients: This test is not available for specimens originating in New York.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.70 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
IgG: <1:1
IgM: <1:1
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
May through October: Monday through Friday
November through April: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86652 x 2
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
EEPC | East Equine Enceph Ab Panel, CSF | 69035-4 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
26369 | East Equine Enceph Ab, IgG, CSF | 10897-7 |
26370 | East Equine Enceph Ab, IgM, CSF | 10899-3 |
NY State Approved
NoForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.
Testing Algorithm
See Mosquito-borne Disease Laboratory Testing in Special Instructions.