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.