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Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| WNGS | West Nile Virus Ab, IgG, S | No | Yes |
| WNMS | West Nile Virus Ab, IgM, S | No | Yes |
| WNVSI | West Nile Serum Interpretation | No | Yes |
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 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
IgG: negative
IgM: negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
IgG-86789
IgM-86788
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| WNS | West Nile Virus Ab, IgG and IgM, S | 94854-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| WNGS | West Nile Virus Ab, IgG, S | 29566-7 |
| WNMS | West Nile Virus Ab, IgM, S | 29567-5 |
| WNVSI | West Nile Serum Interpretation | 69048-7 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.