Test directory: Donor, West Nile Virus, NAT

Ordering Code 8672
Test Name Donor, West Nile Virus, NAT
Alias Procleix WNV
West Nile RNA
Preferred Specimen Plasma
Preferred Container Two Large EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Optimum Volume 6 mL
Collection Instructions Intended for use in testing individual donor samples. Not intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of West Nile
Virus infection or for use on cord blood specimens.
Handling Instructions Specimen is forwarded to another lab for testing; do not share with other tests
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 72 Hours
Refrigerated: 8 Days
Frozen -20: 9 Months
Frozen -70: 15 Months
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 5 Days
Methodology Nucleic Acid Amplification (NAT)
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Donor, West Nile Virus, NAT ALL See report.