Specimen Type
CSF
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2.7-5 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
5 mL CSF
Minimum Test Volume
2.7 mL CSF
Included Tests
California Encephalitis Virus Antibody Panel, IFA, CSF, Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Antibody, IFA, CSF, Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 (IgG) Type Antibody, CSF, Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) Virus (IgG, IgM) Antibody, IFA, CSF, Mumps Antibody Panel, IFA, CSF, St. Louis Encephalitis Virus Antibody, IFA, CSF, West Nile Virus Antibodies (IgG, IgM), CSF and Western Equine Encephalitis Virus (IgG, IgM) Antibody Panel, IFA, CSF
CPT Codes
86695, 86696, 86788, 86789, 86651 (x2), 86652 (x2), 86653 (x2), 86654 (x2), 86727 (x2), 86735 (x2)
Revised
11/7/25
Initials
SA