Coxsackie B Virus Antibodies
Also known as: Coxsackie B Virus Group Antibodies, Coxsackie Virus B Antibodies
Use
This test is used to aid in diagnosing Coxsackie virus infection. Coxsackie B viruses cause a wide variety of illnesses, including pleurodynia (Bornholm disease), meningitis, rash, pulmonary infection and a generalized systemic infection.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The results obtained from this assay are not to be used to determine immunity. A negative serological result does not exclude an infection, particularly in the early phase of infection when antibodies may not yet be present or are only present in such small quantities that they are not detectable.
Methodology
Immunoassay (Immunofluorescence Assay)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 30220-8 - CV B1 Ab Ser Ql
- 30221-6 - CV B2 Ab Ser Ql
- 30222-4 - CV B3 Ab Ser Ql
- 30223-2 - CV B4 Ab Ser Ql
- 30224-0 - CV B5 Ab Ser Ql
- 30225-7 - CV B6 Ab Ser Ql
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Gel-barrier tube or red-top tube
Collection Instructions
Standard
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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