West Nile RT-PCR WNPCR

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

West Nile Virus PCR, (CSF, Serum or Plasma), Qualitative

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

West Nile RT-PCR

Clinical Info

The direct detection of WNV is a valuable tool in determining whether a patient is infected with West Nile virus. PCR is able to detect WNV RNA directly and does not rely on antibody markers of WNV infection, which are produced after RNA is detectable in newly infected individuals.
 

Specimen Type

CSF, Blood

Container

CSF Tube

Collection Instructions

Submit one of the following:
 
Container/Tube: Gold top, Lavender (EDTA) tube
Specimen:  1 mL plasma or serum ( 0.5 mL min)
                       or 0.5 mL CSF (0.3mL min)
Transport Temperature: Frozen
Stability: 8 hours Room Temperature
                 24 Hours Refrigerated
                  3 Months Frozen
 
 

Transport Instructions

Frozen

Specimen Stability

8 hours Room Temperature
                 24 Hours Refrigerated
                  3 Months Frozen
 
 

Methodology

Qualitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Days Performed

Monday - Friday
 
TAT 2 - 5 Days

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

CPT

87798
 
LOINC Code: 34892-0

PDM

1459868

Result Interpretation

  Not Detected
 
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions

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