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HelpTest ID WEEPC Western Equine Encephalitis Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid
Useful For
Aiding the diagnosis of Western equine encephalitis
Method Name
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Reporting Name
West Equine Enceph Ab Panel, CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Additional Information: This test is not available for specimens originating in New York.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
IgG: <1:10
IgM: <1:10
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
May through October: Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.
November through April: Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester
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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86654 x 2
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| WEEPC | West Equine Enceph Ab Panel, CSF | 69036-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 26371 | West Equine Enceph Ab, IgG, CSF | 9315-3 |
| 26372 | West Equine Enceph Ab, IgM, CSF | 9316-1 |