Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD29571Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
St. Louis Encephalitis Virus Antibodies (IgG, IgM)
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
IgG titers ≥1:16 suggest exposure (either past or recent), while the presence of IgM indicates recent infection.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
False‑positive results may occur in patients following yellow fever vaccination. Alphavirus and Flavavirus have cross‑reactions.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
IgG
ProteinIgG • Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
IgM
ProteinIgM • Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
Result Turnaround Time
2-5 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Related Tests
Other tests from different labs that may be relevant
Arbovirus Antibodies, IgG and IgM, Serum
ARUP Laboratories
West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum
Mayo Clinic Lab
Arbovirus Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Serum
Mayo Clinic Lab
Arbovirus Antibodies, IgG, Serum
ARUP Laboratories
Arbovirus Antibodies, IgM, Serum
ARUP Laboratories
West Nile Virus Antibody, IgM by ELISA, Serum
ARUP Laboratories
Japanese Encephalitis Virus Antibodies, IgG and IgM by ELISA
ARUP Laboratories
West Nile Virus Antibodies, IgG and IgM by ELISA, Serum
ARUP Laboratories
West Nile Virus (WNV) Antibody, IgG and IgM
Labcorp
West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG by ELISA, Serum
ARUP Laboratories