Methodology
Complement Fixation (CF)
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01185
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Saturday
Standard TAT
2-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=7 Days; Refrigerated=14 Days; Frozen=30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis, Gross Lipemia, Gross Icterus.
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
Included Tests
Coxsackie Antibodies B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 and B6.
CPT Codes
86658 (x6)
Revised
09-27-22
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