Echovirus Antibody Panel
Test Code
35139
86317 (x5)
Clinical Significance
Echovirus Antibody Panel - The current echovirus panel includes serotypes 4, 7, 9, 11, and 30. The echovirus serotypes used in this panel will vary depending upon current epidemiological data available from inhouse isolations CDC reports. Generally, the serotypes used are those most commonly associated with viral meningitis. Although there is cross-reactivity among the enteroviruses, most healthy people do not have detectable CF titers (>1:8). Therefore, detectable titers, especially those >1:32, should be considered diagnostic. Confirmed serodiagnosis is made by demonstration of a four-fold change in titers between acute and convalescent sera.
Test Resources
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Test Details
Echovirus serotypes 4, 7, 9, 11, and 30
Methodology
Complement Fixation (CF)
Reference Range(s)
| Echovirus 4 Ab | <1:8 titer |
| Echovirus 7 Ab | <1:8 titer |
| Echovirus 9 Ab | <1:8 titer |
| Echovirus 11 Ab | <1:8 titer |
| Echovirus 30 Ab | <1:8 titer |
Interpretation Criteria
| <1:8 | Antibody Not Detected |
| ≥1.8 | Antibody Detected |
Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis • Grossly icteric
Setup Schedule
1 mL serum
0.5 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly icteric