West Nile Serology
| Test Name | West Nile Virus Serology |
| Alternate Name(s) | |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | WNV |
| Specimen Type |
Serum |
| Collection Container | Yellow/SST- 5 mls |
| Container Information | |
| Collection Information | |
| Test Schedule | |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 10 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes | Paired sera (ie acute and convalescent serum) should be collected in a red-top tube (5-10 ml per tube) and sample forwarded to central public health laboratory. Acute phase samples should be collected 1-8 days post onset of encephalitic symptoms, while convalescent phase samples should be collected 10-14 days after symptom onset. |
| Storage and Transport | Store and transport refrigerated. |
| Test Referred To | Offsite, Reference Lab |
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