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HelpTest Code WNVPCM West Nile Virus, RNA, PCR, Molecular Detection, Spinal Fluid
Additional Codes
| Mayo | WNCSF |
| Epic ID | LAB2926 |
Special Instructions
Specimen Type
CSFSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Vial number 2
Acceptable: Any vial number
Submission Container/Tube: Sterile screw cap vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge or heat inactivate.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |
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Note:
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Useful For
Rapid testing for West Nile virus (WNV) RNA (lineage 1 and lineage 2) using cerebrospinal fluid specimens
An adjunctive test to serology for detection of early WNV infection (ie, first few days after symptom onset)
This assay should not be used for screening asymptomatic individuals and should only be used to test patients with signs and symptoms of WNV disease.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 5 daysReference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
CPT Code Information
87798