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HelpTest Code LAB3557 West Nile Virus Nucleic Acid Test
Additional Codes
WNV NAT
Clinical System Name
West Nile Virus Nucleic Acid Test
Description
Nucleic Acid test for the detection of West Nile Virus in plasma specimen.
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 6.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 3.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: RT
Storage Location: Room temperature Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Transport room temperature.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Whole Blood | Room Temp |
3 d (living) or 1 d (cadaveric) |
| Plasma | Refrigerated | 12 d |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Performing Laboratory
Bloodworks Northwest
Donor Testing Laboratory
701 SW 39st St.
Renton, WA 98057
Phone Number: (425) 656-7907
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Synonyms
WNV NAT
WNV RNA
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
| Y | Daily | 1 - 2 d |
Methodology
Method: Roche COBAS TaqScreen WNV NAT
Analytical Volume: 3.0 mL EDTA Whole Blood
Limitations:
CPT Codes
87798
Reference Ranges
Reactive or Nonreactive
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | West Nile Virus Nucleic Acid Test |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | 3078-08 |
| Instructions: | Send samples to BWNW via Delivery Express courier. |