Test Code WNVCI West Nile CSF Interpretation
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see WNC / West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid.
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
West Nile CSF InterpretationSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see WNC / West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid.
Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 5-mL aliquot tube (T914)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Frozen | 30 days |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see WNC / West Nile Virus Antibody, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid.
IgG: Negative
IgM: Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Performing Laboratory

LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
WNVCI | West Nile CSF Interpretation | 69048-7 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
WNVCI | West Nile CSF Interpretation | 69048-7 |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.8 mL
Useful For
Aids in diagnosis of central nervous system infection with West Nile virus
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday