For human sample submissions:

SERUM: (Red top or Serum Separator tubes)

  • Acute Serum: Should be collected at least 8 days AFTER onset of symptoms
  • Convalescent Serum: Should be collected 14-21 days AFTER the acute sample

CSF: Should be collected PRIOR to 8 days after onset of illness

Sample Submission Guidelines:

Please send:

  • At least 2 mL serum
  • At least 1 mL CSF
  • WNV Test Requisition Form

Maintain sample at 2-4 degrees Celcius and ship on COLD pack to:

Wyoming Department of Health

Public Health Laboratory

517 Hathaway Building

Cheyenne, WY 82002

(307) 777-7431

For horse sample submissions, contact the WY State Veterinary Lab at 1-800-442-8331