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HelpTest Code ECHO Echovirus Antibodies
Clinical Indications
Detect neutralizing antibodies to echovirus types 6, 7, 9, 11, and 30.
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Name: ECHOVIRUS AB
PANEL
Sunquest Order Code: ECHO
Epic Px Code: LAB2202
Specimen Collection Type
Gold-top serum (preferred)
Red-top serum
CSF
Minimum Collection Volume
0.75 mL (blood)
0.3 mL (CSF)
Reference Range
Echovirus 6: Less than 1:10
Echovirus 7: Less than 1:10
Echovirus 9: Less than 1:10
Echovirus 11: Less than 1:10
Echovirus 30: Less than 1:10
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
Single positive antibody titers of greater than or equal to 1:80 may indicate past or current infection. Seroconversion or an at least fourfold increase in titers between acute and convalescent sera is considered strong evidence of current or recent infection.
Rejection Criteria
Plasma
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
2 days
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (preferred): 2 weeks
Ambient: 48 hours
Frozen: 1 year
Day(s) Performed
Mon-Fri
Performing Lab - Department
TUKHS-BH-Mail Outs
CPT Code
86658 × 5
LOINC Code
N/A
Test Alias
Echovirus Ab Panel, CSF
Echovirus Antibodies, CSF
Echovirus antibody profile, IgG, IgM
Echovirus Antibody, Neutralization
Enterovirus
Additional Information / Notes
Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent samples must be received within 30 days from receipt of acute samples. Mark samples plainly as “acute” or “convalescent.”