Encephalitis Antibody Panel (CSF) with Reflex
Order Name
Encephal Ab CSF
Test Number: 6906027
Revision Date 04/03/2023
Test Number: 6906027
Revision Date 04/03/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Encephalitis Antibody Panel (CSF) with Reflex
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ELISA/ACIF/IFA |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL (2.5 mL) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Sterile container Specimen Storage: Refrigerate Special Instructions: Testing referred to ARUP Y8 TC#2008916 Unacceptable Conditions: Serum or plasma. Contaminated, heat-inactivated, or hemolyzed specimens. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 8 hours, Refrigerated : 2 weeks, Frozen: 1 year |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 7-9 days |
| Clinical Use | This panel may assist in identifying infectious agents causing encephalitis or meningoencephalitis. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 816621 |
| Notes | If HSV 1 IgM screen is positive, HSV 1 IgM Titer will be performed at an additional charge. .Reflex HSV 1 IgM Titer CSF [6905769] (HSV1 M Titer Rflx Result code [6905855]) cpt: 86695 If HSV 2 IgM Screen is positive, HSV 2 IgM Titer will be performed at an additional charge. .Reflex HSV 2 IgM Titer CSF [6905771] (HSV2 M Titer Rflx Result code [6905857]) cpt: 86696 Labcorp Test Code: 816621 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86765x2 86788, 86789, 86735x2 86694x2 86787x2 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |