Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) IgM, Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE) IgM, California Encephalitis (CE) Group IgM, and St. Louis Encephalitis IgM Testing
Brief Description
The Missouri State Public Health Laboratory conducts IgM antibody testing for various arboviruses including Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE), California Encephalitis (CE) Group, and St. Louis encephalitis (SLE).
Laboratory Unit
Virology
Methodology
EEE IgM, WEE IgM, SLE IgM, and CE antibody detection on single acute or convalescent serum using Indirect Immunofluorescence (IFA).
Testing is available only after consultation with the Arbovirus Program (573-751-6113 or (toll-free) 1-866-628-9891).
Specimen Collection
Collection kit contains one red-top blood collection tube, and freeze pillows.
At least 1 ml of serum
The ideal timing to collect acute serum is 3 to 10 days after onset of symptoms.
Storage/Transport
Serum should be stored and transported at refrigerated temperature and shipped on freeze packs if received within 5 days. If greater than 5 days serum should be frozen and shipped on dry ice.
Acceptable Specimen Type(s)
Serum
Test Request Form(s)
Possible Results
Positive
Negative
Indeterminate
Unacceptable Conditions
- Specimen not properly labeled
- Quantity Not Sufficient for testing
- Hemolyzed specimen
- Improper storage/transport of specimen
Interfering Substances
N/A
Result Reported
1-7 days
Fees
N/A
CPT Codes
N/A
LOINC/SNOMED Codes
N/A
Additional Information
N/A