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West Nile Virus by PCR
0050229
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Ordering Recommendation
Use to confirm positive West Nile antibodies test or clarify equivocal serologic test results.
Mnemonic
WNILE PCR
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA) or serum separator tube. OR CSF.
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum or plasma from cells.
Transfer 1 mL serum, plasma or CSF to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Heparinized specimens.
Remarks
Specimen source required.
Stability
Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 24 hours; Frozen: 3 months
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
87798
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0050229 | West Nile Virus by PCR | 34892-0 |
| 0050242 | West Nile Virus Source | 31208-2 |
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Aliases
- Arbovirus
- Flavivirus
- West Nile PCR
- WNV
- WNV Molecular Detection, PCR
- WNV PCR
West Nile Virus by PCR
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