Home
HelpTest Code WNCSF West Nile Virus, RNA, PCR, Molecular Detection, Spinal Fluid
Specimen 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.
Children's Mercy Hospital
Note:
CMH COLLECTION: 0.5 mL in sterile container
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 7 days |
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.
Reject Due To
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 5 daysReporting Name
West Nile Virus RNA, PCR, CSFReference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87798