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Test ID: LCWNV    
West Nile Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Spinal Fluid

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Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Rapid testing for West Nile virus (WNV) RNA

 

An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early WNV infection

 

This assay should not be used for screening asymptomatic individuals and should only be used to test patients with signs and symptoms of West Nile virus (WNV) disease.

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

The following algorithms are available in Special Instructions:

-Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm

-Mosquito-borne Disease Laboratory Testing

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/RNA Probe Hybridization

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

West Nile Virus PCR

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Arbovirus
Flavivirus
Mosquito Borne Encephalitis
Viral encephalitis
West Nile PCR
West Nile Virus (WNV)
WNV PCR