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HelpEastern Equine Encephalitis Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
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 plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
IgG: <1:10
IgM: <1:10
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 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 weeksPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86652 x 2
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| EEEP | East Equine Enceph Ab, IgG and IgM, S | 69034-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 83354 | East Equine Enceph Ab, IgG, S | In Process |
| 83355 | East Equine Enceph Ab, IgM, S | In Process |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.