Coccidioides Antibody Panel, Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion, CSF

Test Code
18874


CPT Codes
86635 (x2)

Includes
Coccidioides Antibody, Complement Fixation, CSF
Coccidioides Antibody (IgG), Immunodiffusion, CSF


Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL


Transport Temperature

Room temperature



Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly icteric


Methodology
Complement Fixation (CF) • Immunodiffusion (ID)

Setup Schedule
Set up and Report available: See individual tests


Reference Range
Coccidioides Ab, CF, CSF: <1:1
Coccidioides Ab (IgG), Immunodiffusion, CSF: Negative




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.