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Test Code CAVPC California Virus (La Crosse) Encephalitis Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid

Important Note

Cerner Order Name:   Send-out Other

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of California (La Crosse) encephalitis using spinal fluid specimens

Method Name

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Reporting Name

Calif(LaCrosse) Encep Ab Panel, CSF

Specimen Type

CSF


Ordering Guidance


This assay detects California virus 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 offered for specimens originating in New York.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Preferred: Vial number 1

Acceptable: Any vial

Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK

Reference Values

IgG: <1:10

IgM: <1:10

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 4 days

Specimen Retention Time

2 weeks

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

86651 x 2

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CAVPC Calif(LaCrosse) Encep Ab Panel, CSF 96498-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
26365 Calif(LaCrosse) Encep Ab, IgG,CSF 9539-8
26366 Calif(LaCrosse) Encep Ab, IgM,CSF 9540-6

Secondary ID

83900

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Mosquito-borne Disease Laboratory Testing.