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SuperCycle™ West Nile Virus, CSF-15262

Test info

Test name:

SuperCycle™ West Nile Virus, CSF

Test number:

15262

Excellian order number:

LAB15262

Abbreviation:

WNVPCRC

Alternate names:

SuperCycle™ WNV, CSF
West Nile Virus (WNV), PCR
WNV PCR

Useful for:

This test is used for detection of West Nile Virus.

Specimen

Specimen type:

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Collection container:

Sterile screw cap vial/tube - 15mL (LabCorp)

Volume:

3.2 mL

Minimum volume:

1.6 mL

Transport container:

Sterile screw cap vial/tube - 15mL (LabCorp)

Transport and stability:

Frozen - 60 days

Reason for rejection:

Insufficient quantity

Performance

Performing lab:

LabCorp (140215); R-NX

TAT:

5 - 10 days

Method:

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

Negative

Clinical information:

95% detection cutoff: 15.4 copies/mL

Billing

Preauthorization:

This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.

CPT codes:

87798

Tracking

Date created:

03/26/2024

Revised date:

05/07/2024

Review date:

03/26/2024