Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Specimen Type
CSF
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
4-6 Days
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: 4 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia; Grossly icteric
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL CSF
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL CSF
CPT Codes
83516
Revised
02-03-16
Initials
SL