PHEL Order Choice #: 80001 (Serum), 80005 (CSF)
Synonyms: WNV, Arboviral Serology Panel
Submission Form: SRD-1
Program: Virology
Unit: Serology
Use: Diagnostic
Method: ELISA
Platform: Manual
Preferred Specimen Type: Serum or CSF for respective tests.
Accepted Specimen Types: Serum or CSF for respective tests.
Volume Requirements: Acute and convalescent human serum: at least 1ml, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF): at least 0.5ml accompanied with serum sample.
Storage Temperature: Store all diagnostic serum specimens at 2-8C prior to testing. Storage longer than 7 days at 2-8C is not recommended. Serum samples requiring storage for more than 7 days prior to testing should be frozen at -20C or lower.
Transport Requirements: Ship refrigerated specimens on ice packs to maintain 2-8C. Ship frozen specimens on dry ice.
