Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay; Nephelometry
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday and Friday
Standard TAT
1-6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2-4 mL Blood collected in a (red-top) tube ***and** 1-2 mL CSF in a sterile leak-proof contianer
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable (Unacceptable for Serum); Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum ***and*** CSF
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Serum ***and*** CSF
CPT Codes
82040, 82042, 82784 (x2), 86618 (x4)
Revised
09-27-22