Mayo Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalopathy/ CNS Disorder Evaluation, Spinal Fluid 

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** when ordering, please include test name under order comment **

Order under - SO MISC (EMREF)

** Please note that specimens can be sent to multiple labs as appropriate. Pre-approval needed prior auth,  please contact a Sendout specialist.

EPCH main lab Sendouts  ext: 45045 **
 



Test Code
PCDEC (EMREF)


Preferred Specimen
4ml - 1 Sterile vial - CSF


Minimum Volume
2 ml


Specimen Stability
CSF
Refrigerated (preferred) - 28 days 
Ambient - 72 hours 
Frozen - 28 days 


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis, lipemia and icterus specimen


Setup Schedule
Monday -Friday : 07:00am 2:00 pm


Report Available
8-12 days 


Performing Laboratory
Mayo

Additional Information
Mayo


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.