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Coccidioides Compliment Fixation CSF
Test CodeCCFCSF/S
Alias/See Also
Performed by SQL Test Code:7046
CPT Codes
86635
Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.
Transport Container
Sterile screw capped container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 4 weeks
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 4 weeks
Methodology
Complement fixation
Setup Schedule
Monday through Thursday
Report Available
3-8 days
Reference Range
<1:2
Clinical Significance
Coccidioidal meningitis is the most serious form of dessiminated coccidioidmycosis. A positive CF titer from cerebrospinal fluid is an important aid in the diagnosis of fungal meningitis.
Additional Information
Coccidioides Antibody, CSF (Comp Fix)
