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)
Arbovirus Serology
Encephalitis Antibodies
WEE (Western Equine Encephalitis)


