Confirmation of Powassan Virus (POWV) can be determined through Coppe Laboratories’ IgG/IgM Powassan Virus Testing. It is the only commercially available Powassan Virus test on the market today. While the CDC and a few state laboratories provide Powassan IgM testing, Coppe Laboratories’ IgG/IgM testing is available to healthcare providers looking for answers when suspected past tick involvement causes neurologic disability and sometimes permanent cognitive impairment.
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Approved Waiver No Longer Required For New York Physicians
In December of 2020, Coppe Laboratories was granted a license by the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) to offer Powassan Virus (POWV) and West Nile Virus (WNV) antibody testing as well as Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for HHV-6.
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TRAc-6: Testing for HHV-6 in Infertility
For the last four years, Coppe Laboratories’ mission has been to ensure all patients have access to clinically-relevant diagnostic testing that allows patients and physicians to make the most informed treatment decisions. Groundbreaking research and development is what has made Coppe Laboratories a leading provider of diagnostic tests with diverse applications.
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Why is Powassan Virus Infection Still Described as “Rare” and “Mysterious”?
For the last two years, Coppe Laboratories has dedicated a significant amount of time and resources to dispelling the myth that infection with Powassan virus, a virus transmitted by tick bite, is rare.
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Coppe Laboratories Offers Testing for Viral Infections Recently Implicated in Women’s Health Complications
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Questions and Answers about Tick-Borne Illness Testing
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Tagged: Borrelia afzelii, Borrelia burgdorferi
Brain Teaser
A 57-year-old woman from Minnesota was admitted to the hospital after having a fever of 102 degrees for four days. Her family said she hadn’t been feeling well for a week. In addition to the fever, she presented with fatigue, confusion, and difficulty walking and speaking.
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Tagged: Borrelia burgdorferi, Powassan virus
Coppe Labs Reports Powassan Virus in Deer Ticks Across the State of Wisconsin
A new research study conducted by Coppe Laboratories indicates ticks are carrying both Lyme and Powassan simultaneously.
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Coppe Labs Offers the Only Commercially Available Test for Powassan Virus
Concern over Powassan virus is rapidly expanding across many U.S states, and for good reason: Powassan virus is carried by the same ticks that transmit the bacteria that cause Lyme disease.
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The serious risks of Powassan Virus
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Tagged: Powassan virus