Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD67064Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Arbovirus Antibody Panel (IgG, IgM), IFA, CSF
Clinical Use
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This panel includes testing for IgG and IgM antibodies directed against arboviruses that can infect the central nervous system—specifically California (La Crosse) encephalitis virus, Eastern Equine encephalitis virus, St. Louis encephalitis virus, and Western Equine encephalitis virus—helping to identify causes of encephalitis or neurologic symptoms associated with arboviral infection.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
False-positive results may occur in patients who have been immunized against yellow fever or have prior infections producing cross-reacting antibodies.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (IFA)
Biomarkers
8 targets
California Encephalitis Virus IgGCalifornia Encephalitis Virus IgMEastern Equine Encephalitis Virus IgGEastern Equine Encephalitis Virus IgMSt. Louis Encephalitis Virus IgGSt. Louis Encephalitis Virus IgMWestern Equine Encephalitis Virus IgGWestern Equine Encephalitis Virus IgM
Result Turnaround Time
2-6 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
sterile screw‑cap container
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |