Specimen Type
CSF
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-4 mL CSF
Container Type
Sterile Container
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross icteric
Test Volume Required
4 mL CSF
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL CSF
Included Tests
California Encephalitis Virus Antibody Panel, IFA, CSF Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Antibody, IFA, CSF St. Louis Encephalitis Virus Antibody, IFA, CSF Western Equine Encephalitis Virus (IgG, IgM) Antibody Panel, IFA, CSF Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) Virus (IgG, IgM) Antibody, IFA, CSF Adenovirus Antibody, CSF Influenza Virus Type A and B Antibodies, CSF Measles (Rubeola) (IgG, IgM) Antibody Panel, IFA, CSF Mumps Antibody Panel, IFA, CSF Varicella-Zoster Virus Antibody, ACIF, CSF Coxsackie A Antibodies, CSF Echovirus Antibodies, CSF West Nile Virus Antibodies (IgG, IgM), CSF Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 (IgG) Type Antibody, CSF
CPT Codes
86651 (x2), 86652 (x2), 86653 (x2), 86654 (x2), 86727 (x2), 86603, 86710 (x2), 86765 (x2), 86735 (x2), 86787, 86658 (x11), 86788, 86789, 86695, 86696
Revised
2/16/23
Initials
SA