WNV IgG and IgM serology panel
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Pathogen:
West Nile virus (WNV)
Laboratory:
Arbovirus, Rabies, Rickettsia and Related Zoonotic Diseases
Phone #:
(204) 789-7037
Fax:
(204) 789-2018
Email:
Frequency:
Annual
Description:
The WNV serological panel consists of 6 serum samples and is distributed annually in May.
Scope:
An external quality assurance panel for the serological detection of West Nile Virus IgG and IgM antibodies.
Fees:
None
Eligibility criteria for participation:
Must be a Canadian public reference laboratory. Other laboratories/institutions will be considered individually.
Confidentiality arrangements:
Participants are assigned alphanumeric codes which anonymizes their identity. Participant’s contact information and results are not shared among the group.
How to apply:
Please contact the Viral Zoonoses Laboratory at (204) 789-6071 or Kai.Makowski@phac-aspc.gc.ca.