BCH Order Code EEEAB Eastern Equine Encephalitis Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum
Additional Codes
Mayo Test ID |
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EEEP |
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of Eastern equine encephalitis
Method Name
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Reporting Name
East Equine Enceph Ab, IgG and IgM, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
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Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
IgG: <1:10
IgM: <1:10
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
May through October: Monday through Friday
November through April: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86652 x 2
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
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EEEP | East Equine Enceph Ab, IgG and IgM, S | 69034-7 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
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83354 | East Equine Enceph Ab, IgG, S | 10896-9 |
83355 | East Equine Enceph Ab, IgM, S | 10898-5 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.
Testing Algorithm
See Mosquito-borne Disease Laboratory Testing in Special Instructions.