Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Specimen Type
CSF
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB00956
Lab Test Days
Tuesday- Saturday
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.3-1 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: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Test Volume Required
1 mL CSF
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL CSF
CPT Codes
86641
Revised
09-27-22