Coxsackie A Antibodies, CSF

Test Code
19895


CPT Codes
86658 (x6)

Includes
Coxsackie Antibodies A2, A4, A7, A9, A10, A16


Preferred Specimen
2 mL CSF


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
Transport tube


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 • Lipemia • Other types of body fluids • Grossly icteric


Methodology
Complement Fixation (CF)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule
Tues-sat


Report Available
3-6 days


Reference Range
Coxsackie A2 Ab <1:1 titer
Coxsackie A4 Ab <1:1 titer
Coxsackie A7 Ab <1:1 titer
Coxsackie A9 Ab <1:1 titer
Coxsackie A10 Ab <1:1 titer
Coxsackie A16 Ab <1:1 titer

Interpretive Criteria
<1:1 Antibody Not Detected
≥1:1 Antibody Detected


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



Last Updated: November 6, 2024


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