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HelpTest Code ENCAB Encephalitis Antibody Panel (Viral)
Performing Lab
NY State Department of Health, Wadsworth
Collect
Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Plain red.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Storage/Transport Temperature
Transport specimen to laboratory at room temperature
Methodology
ELISA/MIA/Neutralization
Start Date
7/20/2012
Last Review Date
06/24/2025
Performed
Sent out Mon-Thursday
Reference Interval
See report
Unacceptable Conditions
Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
Lab Section
Microbiology (Virology)
Remarks
Serum testing includes the following antibodies: WNV IgM by ELISA, WNV and Powassan polyvalent antibodies by MIA, Arboviral (Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Western Equine Encephalitis, California serogroup, St. Louis Encephalitis) IgG antibodies by IFA
ENV, Powassan, and Heartland Virus PCR is also performed on serum.
The NY State Lab requires that specimens be submitted for testing along with completed form. **CLINICIANS MUST COMPLETE THE REQUIRED FORMS. CLICK HERE FOR FORMS. **
Reported
3-10 days