Western equine encephalitis virus (Please notify laboratory if suspected)
| Molecular detection of Western equine encephalitis virus or antibodies | |
| Microbiology | |
| Serology | |
| Serology: ○ Whole blood, Serum PCR: ○ Plasma, CSF |
Other Information
○ If submitting CSF, a paired serum must also be submitted.
○ Whole blood/serum: clotted blood – serum separator tube
○ Plasma: EDTA-tube with non-heparin anticoagulant
○ CSF: sterile container
○ Plasma: EDTA-tube with non-heparin anticoagulant
○ CSF: sterile container
Whole blood/serum/plasma:
○ Decontaminate skin with 70% alcohol followed by iodine or chlorhexidine, collect at least 5 mL of blood
CSF:
○ Decontaminate skin, collect at least 0.5 mL of CSF for this test by lumbar puncture
○ Decontaminate skin with 70% alcohol followed by iodine or chlorhexidine, collect at least 5 mL of blood
CSF:
○ Decontaminate skin, collect at least 0.5 mL of CSF for this test by lumbar puncture
Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery
PHOL
○ Serology: Up to 8 days
○ PCR: not a routine test, depends of the request
○ PCR: not a routine test, depends of the request
416-586-4800 extension 4432
NO, except for molecular testing
○ Label specimen container. Place specimens in biohazard bag and seal.
○ Specimen should be transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory at refrigeration temperature (2-8˚C) immediately after collection.
○ The specimen will be referred to the Public Health Ontario Laboratory for testing. PHOL will refer specimens for PRNT and PCR to NML.
○ Specimen should be transported to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory at refrigeration temperature (2-8˚C) immediately after collection.
○ The specimen will be referred to the Public Health Ontario Laboratory for testing. PHOL will refer specimens for PRNT and PCR to NML.