Echovirus Antibody Screen

Test Name

Echovirus Antibody Screen

LIS Code

ECHO

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Serum

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

5 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

Echovirus Antibody Screen

Minimum Volume

2.0 ml serum

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped

Reference Value

Accompanies report

Additional Test Information

Comparison of acute and convalescent titers is of greatest value.