Coxsackie B Antibodies

Test Code

LAB00882

Alias/See Also

LAB00882
LabCorp TC: 096001
Coxsackie B Virus Group Antibodies

CPT Codes
86658 (x6)

Includes

Coxsakie B Antibodies: B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6

Preferred Specimen

1.0mL Serum
(Marble/Gold)

Minimum Volume

0.5

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated: 14 days

Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Limitations

The results obtained from this assay are not to be used to determine immunity. A negative serological result does not exclude an infection. Particularly in the early phase of an infection, antibodies may not yet be present or are only present in such small quantities that they are not detectable. A positive result indicates that there has been contact with the pathogen. A positive result together with an increase in the antibody titer is considered to be a clear indication of an acute or very recent Coxsackie virus infection. Acute infections can also be diagnosed on the basis of significant antibody titer increase within two weeks.

Clinical Significance

This test is used to aid in diagnosing Coxsackie virus infection. Coxsackie B viruses cause a wide variety of illnesses, including pleurodynia (Bornholm disease), meningitis, rash, pulmonary infection and a generalized systemic infection.

Performing Laboratory
LabCorp

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.