West Nile Serology

Test Information

Test Name

West Nile Serology

Synonyms

West Nile virus IgG; West Nile virus IgM

Preferred Specimen

Extra SST (see Preparation notes)

Testing Location

Referral

Collection Information

Preparation

Acute serum obtained within 5 days of symptom onset and convalescent serum between 2-3 weeks after symptom onset
Please use the Clinical Virology Laboratory Test Request form from ESR

Processing Information

Registration Code

MISS

External Referral Information

Referral Location

ESR Wallaceville (via WHL)

External Lab Website

https://lab.waikatodhb.health.nz/test-guide/view/915/west-nile-serology