Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Specimen Type
CSF
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday and Thursday
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5 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
Rejection Criteria
Body fluids other than CSF; Extensive hemolysis; Icteric; Lipemic; Bacterially contaminated specimens
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL CSF
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL CSF
CPT Codes
86777, 86778
Revised
09-27-22