Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
AFP
Specimen Type
CSF
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01080
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Saturday
Standard TAT
4-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-3 mL CSF
Container Type
Sterile Container
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 28 Day
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
Test Volume Required
3 mL CSF
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL CSF (0.13 mL CSF is absolute minimum)
CPT Codes
86316
Revised
07-02-16
Initials
SL