Eastern Equine Encephalitis Antibodies

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Antibodies-IgM (Serum)

PHEL Order Choice #: 90680 (Serum), 90685 (CSF)

Synonyms: EEE, Arboviral Serology Panel

Submission Form: SRD-1

Program: Virology

Unit: Serology

Use: Diagnostic

Method: ELISA

Platform: Manual

Preferred Specimen Type: Serum or cerebrospinal fluid for respective test

Accepted Specimen Types: Serum, CSF

Volume Requirements: Acute and convalescent human serum: at least 1ml, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF): at least 0.5ml accompanied with serum sample.

Storage Temperature: Store at 2- 8°C following collection and 4unng transport. If delivery will be delayed for more than 48 hours the specimen should be frozen at - 20°C or lower.

Transport Requirements: Ship refrigerated specimens on ice packs to maintain 2-8C. Ship frozen specimens on dry ice.

Last Reviewed: 8/7/2023