Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano (TSO)
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-1 mL CSF or 1-2 g Stool
Container Type
Sterile Container
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Test Volume Required
1 mL CSF or 2 g Stool
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL CSF or 1 g Stool
Processing Instructions
Requires TSO form.
Comments
Infectious Disease test code: is 48990. Requires TSO form.
CPT Codes
87798
Revised
09-27-22