Encephalitis Antibody Panel, CSF

Test Code

ENABC

Alias/See Also

12598

CPT Codes
86727 (x2), 86765 (x2), 86735 (x2), 86787 (x2), 86788, 86789, 86695, 86696<br><strong>This test is not available for New York patient testing.</strong>

Includes

Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 (IgG) Type Antibody, CSF
Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) Virus (IgG, IgM) Antibody, IFA, CSF
Measles (Rubeola) (IgG, IgM) Antibody Panel, IFA, CSF
Mumps Antibody Panel, IFA, CSF
Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibodies (Total, IgM), ACIF/IFA, CSF
West Nile Virus Antibodies (IgG, IgM), CSF

Preferred Specimen

5 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

1.7 mL

Transport Container

Sterile leak-proof container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis • Grossly icteric

Methodology
See individual tests

Setup Schedule

Set up and Report available: See individual tests

Report Available

See individual tests; allow an additional two (2) days for transport to the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

See individual tests

Clinical Significance

This panel may assist in identifying infectious agents causing encephalitis or meningoencephalitis.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

Last Updated: March 18, 2024

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.