Specimen Type
CSF
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano (TSO)
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.1-0.2 mL CSF
Container Type
Sterile Container
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=7 Days; Refrigerated=14 Days; Frozen=30 Days
Test Volume Required
0.2 mL CSF
Minimum Test Volume
0.1 mL CSF
Processing Instructions
Requires TSO form.
Comments
Infectious Disease test code: 60840. Requires TSO form.
CPT Codes
86757 (x4)
Revised
09-27-22
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