Coccidioides Antibody (IgG), Immunodiffusion, CSF

Test Code
17788


CPT Codes
86635

Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF in a sterile screw cap container


Minimum Volume
0.1 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


Methodology
Immunodiffusion (ID)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat; Report available: 3-6 days


Reference Range

Negative

Interpretive Criteria
Negative Antibody Not Detected
Positive Antibody Detected


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042



Last Updated: November 6, 2024


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