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West Nile virus IgM

West Nile virus

Last reviewed 2026-08-13

Public health significance

The endemic arbovirus that still fills neuroinvasive case counts every summer.

Specimen types

Serum, CSF

Method

IgM EIA, often with PRNT confirmation

CLIA / validation

High complexity serology. Document cross-reactivity with other flaviviruses.

Interpretation

Presumptive positive / Negative / Equivocal. PRNT is frequently required before a case is closed.

Reflex / referral

PRNT or plaque-reduction neutralization at the public health or CDC lab.

Quality control

Kit controls plus a characterized presumptive-positive.

Reportability

Neuroinvasive WNV is reportable.

HL7 / ELR

IgM LOINC (e.g. 31797-7) plus interpretation. PRNT may ride as NTE or a second OBX.

Sources

CDC WNV diagnostic testing; APHL arbovirus resources.