Coxsackie A Virus IgG AB COXSACK

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Coxsackievirus A Antibody Assay

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Coxsackievirus A Antibody Assay

EPIC Order Name

Coxsackie Virus Group A Antibody, IgG

Clinical Info

This assay uses indirect immunofluorescence to determine IgG titers to Coxsackie A serotypes A7, A9, A16, and A24. Recent infections of Coxsackie viruses are characterized by elevated titers of IgG and IgM.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Gold top Tube
Specimen: 1 mL serum (0.5mL min)
 

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

14 Days Room Temperature
14 Days Refrigerated
 14 Days Frozen
 

Methodology

Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA)

Days Performed

TAT: 2-5 Days

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp

CPT

86658 x 4

PDM

5903410

Result Interpretation

Coxsackie A7 IgG     Negative titer    <1:100

Coxsackie A9 IgG     Negative titer    <1:100

Coxsackie A16 IgG   Negative titer    <1:100

Coxsackie A24 IgG   Negative titer    <1:100

Forms