Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Specimen Type
CSF
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-1 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
1 mL CSF
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL CSF
Included Tests
California Encephalitis (IgG, IgM), Eastern Equine Encephalitis (IgG, IgM), St. Louis Encephalitis (IgG, IgM) and Western Equine Encephalitis (IgG, IgM).
CPT Codes
86651 (x2), 86652 (x2), 86653 (x2), 86654 (x2)
Revised
09-26-22