West Nile RT-PCR WNPCR

Synonyms
Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name	West Nile Virus PCR, (CSF, Serum or Plasma), Qualitative
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name	West Nile RT-PCR
EPIC Order Name	West Nile Virus (WNV) Molecular Detection
Clinical Info	The direct detection of WNV is a valuable tool in determining whether a patient is infected with West Nile virus. PCR is able to detect WNV RNA directly and does not rely on antibody markers of WNV infection, which are produced after RNA is detectable in newly infected individuals.
Specimen Type	CSF, Blood
Specimen Volume	1 mL plasma or serum ( 0.5 mL min)
Container	CSF Tube
Collection Instructions	Submit one of the following: Container/Tube: Gold top, Lavender (EDTA) tube Specimen: 1 mL plasma or serum ( 0.5 mL min) or 0.5 mL CSF (0.3mL min) Transport Temperature: Frozen Stability: 8 hours Room Temperature 24 Hours Refrigerated 3 Months Frozen
Transport Instructions	Frozen
Specimen Stability	8 hours Room Temperature 24 Hours Refrigerated 3 Months Frozen
Methodology	Qualitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Days Performed	Monday - Friday TAT 2 - 5 Days
Performing Laboratory	ARUP Laboratories
CPT	87798 LOINC Code: 34892-0
PDM	1459868
Result Interpretation Not Detected This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions
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