Coxsackie B Virus Antibodies

TEST: 096001
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CPT: 86658(x6)
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Synonyms

  • Coxsackie B Virus Group Antibodies
  • Coxsackie Virus B Antibodies

Expected Turnaround Time

2 - 4 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

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Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Container

Gel-barrier tube or red-top tube

Collection

Standard

Storage Instructions

Refrigerate.

Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/thaw cycles

Stable x3

Test Details

Use

This test is used to aid in diagnosing Coxsackie virus infection. Coxsackie B viruses cause a wide variety of illnesses, including pleurodynia (Bornholm disease), meningitis, rash, pulmonary infection and a generalized systemic infection.

Limitations

The results obtained from this assay are not to be used to determine immunity. A negative serological result does not exclude an infection. Particularly in the early phase of an infection, antibodies may not yet be present or are only present in such small quantities that they are not detectable. A positive result indicates that there has been contact with the pathogen. A positive result together with an increase in the antibody titer is considered to be a clear indication of an acute or very recent Coxsackie virus infection. Acute infections can also be diagnosed on the basis of significant antibody titer increase within two weeks.

Methodology

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
096001 Coxsackie B Virus Antibodies 096002 Coxsackie B-1 Ab 30220-8
096001 Coxsackie B Virus Antibodies 096003 Coxsackie B-2 Ab 30221-6
096001 Coxsackie B Virus Antibodies 096004 Coxsackie B-3 Ab 30222-4
096001 Coxsackie B Virus Antibodies 096005 Coxsackie B-4 Ab 30223-2
096001 Coxsackie B Virus Antibodies 096006 Coxsackie B-5 Ab 30224-0
096001 Coxsackie B Virus Antibodies 096007 Coxsackie B-6 Ab 30225-7

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