Donor, West Nile Virus, NAT
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Details
Methodology
Nucleic Acid Amplification (NAT)
Alternative name(s)
WNV, Donor
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 6 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube |
| Minimum volume | 3 mL |
| Collection instructions | Label the tubes according to your standard operating procedure, making sure that each tube has at least two unique patient identifiers. If transport temperatures will be frozen, centrifuge the lavender top tube and transfer the plasma into a plastic screw-cap vial. The plastic screw-cap vial (aliquot tube) containing plasma must be labeled with the specimen type (plasma) and at least two unique patient identifiers. Aliquot tubes must be processed and labeled at the original collection site. If aliquot tubes are submitted, do not send the original lavender top tube. Please note: This test is to be used for the screening of DONORS of human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products for infectious diseases. For Shipper collection please see detailed instructions in Test Resources. |
| Transport container | EDTA (lavender-top) tube |
| Transport temperature | Refrigerated (cold packs) |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: 72 hours Refrigerated: 8 days Frozen -20° C: 9 months Frozen -70° C: 15 months |
| Reject criteria | Sample not marked as plasma |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
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