Referred Tests
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Test ID: WEEPC
Western Equine Encephalitis Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid
Testing Algorithm 
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
See Mosquito-borne Disease Laboratory Testing in Special Instructions.
Specimen Type Describes the specimen type validated for testing
CSF
Advisory Information
This assay detects Western equine 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 available for specimens originating in New York.
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
0.7 mL
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |