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Test ID: WEEP
Western Equine Encephalitis Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum

Secondary ID A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011

83156

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Aiding the diagnosis of Western equine encephalitis

Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

Due to the technology used to perform this test, specimens will also be analyzed for California (La Crosse) virus antibody, St. Louis encephalitis antibody, and Eastern equine encephalitis antibody. If present, titers will be reported at no charge.

Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name

West Equine Enceph Ab,IgG and IgM,S

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Alphavirus (Old Arbovirus, Group A)
Arbovirus Serology
Encephalitis Antibodies
WEE (Western Equine Encephalitis)