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HelpTest Code LAB123036 Hantavirus (Sin Nombre Virus) IgG and IgM Serology
Useful For
The diagnosis or exclusion of Hantavirus infection
Methodology
Capture Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Performing Laboratory
Montana State Public Health Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red top or gold top
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and separate serum from cells. Send refrigerated.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
Reference Values
Negative (reported as positive or negative)
Positive and STAT results are telephoned to the submitter.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Turnaround Time: Routinely batch tested once per week.
Additional Information
STAT testing:
Testing is available each working day, or on weekends and holidays as needed. Call ahead to notify the laboratory and to make arrangements.
To qualify for STAT testing, all of the following criteria must be met:
1. The patient is hospitalized with an acute respiratory illness, typical of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS).
2. The patient is critically ill.
3. The patient does not have any relevant underlying medical condition that could account for the symptoms (COPD, malignancy, immunosuppression, diabetes)
4. The onset of illness (date when prodromal symptoms such as low grade fever and myalgia were noted) is 3 or more days prior to serum sample collection. IgM antibody to SNV is usually not detectable until the patient develops shortness of breath.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86790-IgG
86790-IgM