Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
Gold serum separator (SST) tube
Sterile vial/container
Sterile vial/container
Refrigerated - 48 hours
Frozen - >48 hours
Note: Specimens received at refrigerated temperature more than 48 hours after collection will not be tested for WNV IgM.
IgM Enzyme Immunoassay: West Nile Virus, Powassan Virus, and Jamestown Canyon Virus
IgM Immunofluorescence Assay: Western Equine Encephalitis, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, California Group Encephalitis, and St. Louis Encephalitis Viruses
RT-PCR - West Nile Virus