Methodology
Cell Binding Assay-Immunofluorescence Assay
Synonyms
NMO
Specimen Type
Serum or CSF
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Wednesday and Friday
Standard TAT
7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood collected in a (red-top) tube or 0.5 mL CSF collected in a sterile, screw-cap container
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 21 Days
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST)
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Serum or CSF
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Serum or 0.5 mL CSF
CPT Codes
86255
Revised
07-07-19
Initials
SL