Arbovirus Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum
Also known as: ARBOSER GM
Use
This test aids in the diagnosis of infection with various arboviruses, including West Nile Virus, St. Louis Encephalitis, California Encephalitis, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and Western Equine Encephalitis. It is used to detect both IgG and IgM antibodies, which can indicate a current or recent infection as well as past exposure to these arboviruses.
Special Instructions
Parallel testing is preferred, and convalescent specimens should be received within 30 days from receipt of acute specimens. Mark specimens plainly as 'acute' or 'convalescent.'
Limitations
The test should not be used solely for quantitative purposes, and results should not be used without correlation to clinical history or other data. There is extensive cross-reactivity within the Flaviviridae and Alphavirus families, making it difficult to differentiate specific arboviruses without additional serologic testing. Seroconversion between acute and convalescent sera is considered strong evidence of infection.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IFA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 38997-3
- 38166-5
- 10906-6
- 10904-1
- 10896-9
- 6957-5
- 10905-8
- 10907-4
- 10898-5
- 6958-3
Result Turnaround Time
1-5 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated storage preferred.
Causes for Rejection
Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Other tests from different labs that may be relevant