Please refer to the Microbiology Unit Notices Page for information about a temporary change in hantavirus testing at the DSHS Laboratory.
Laboratory Fee Schedule
Procedure: MBC0198A
CPT: 86790
| Synonym(s): | Sin Nombre Virus, Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) |
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| Requisition Form | G-2A |
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| Test Description | Enzyme Immunoassay panel for the detection of IgG and IgM antibodies against the Sin Nombre Virus (Hantavirus). |
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| Pre-Approval Needed | N/A |
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| Supplemental Information Required | N/A |
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| Supplemental Form(s) | N/A |
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| Performed on Specimens from (sources) | Human |
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| Sample/Specimen Type for Testing | Serum |
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| Minimum Volume/Size Required | 250 µL |
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| Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping | - Store serum at 2°C to 8°C for up to 48 hours.
- For storage longer than 48 hours, store at -15°C or below.
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| Transport Medium | N/A |
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| Specimen Labeling | - Two patient-specific identifiers required on specimen (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, medical record number).
- Three patient identifiers are preferred.
- Patient identifiers on specimen label must exactly match identifiers on submission form (e.g., abbreviated name on label and full name on form is not acceptable.)
- Additional DSHS Laboratory specimen labeling guidelines available online here.
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| Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements | - Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49.
- Category B Biological Substance, UN3373 shipping requirements apply.
- Handle as infectious agent using universal precautions.
- Triple-contain in accordance with federal shipping regulations for infectious agents.
- If specimens will arrive at the Lab within 48 hours of collection, refrigerate at 2°C –8°C and ship overnight on cold packs.
- If specimens will arrive at the Lab more than 48 hours after time of collection, freeze at -20°C or colder, and ship overnight on dry ice.
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| Method | Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
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| Turn-around Time | 5 working days |
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| Interferences/Limitations | Results of this test should be interpreted in the light of other clinical findings and diagnostic procedures. |
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| Common Causes for Rejection | - Insufficient specimen quantity.
- Unacceptable specimen type or source.
- Improper shipping conditions.
- Expired media or collection container.
- Expired reagents/media/collection container.
- Discrepancies between G-2A submission form and specimen label.
- Missing/incomplete/illegible submission form or label.
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| Additional Information | The absence of detectable IgM antibody does not rule out the possibility of recent or current infection. |
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