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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.