Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Specimen Type
CSF
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-2 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.3-0.5 mL CSF
Container Type
Sterile Container
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=8 Hours; Refrigerated=2 Weeks (Preferred); Frozen=1 Year
Rejection Criteria
Contaminated; Heat-inactivated; Hemolyzed; Xanthochromic
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL CSF
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL CSF
Processing Instructions
Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
86765