Arbovirus Antibody Panel, IFA (CSF)

Test Code

CSFARB

Alias/See Also

Encephalitis Panel, CSF

Quest Code
18344

CPT Codes
86651 (x2), 86652 (x2), 86653 (x2), 86654 (x2)

Includes

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Antibody, IgG & IgM
California Encephalitis Virus Antibody, IgG & IgM
St. Louis Encephalitis Virus Antibody, IgG & IgM
Western Equine Encephalitis Virus Antibody, IgG & IgM

Preferred Specimen

1 mL CSF collected in a sterile leakproof container

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay

Setup Schedule

Monday-Friday a.m.

Report Available

6 days

Clinical Significance

Detection of intrathecally-produced organism-specific antibodies in CSF indicates central nervous system infection. However, serum levels of organism-specific antibodies, blood-brain barrier integrity, and possible CSF contamination by blood should be considered when assessing CSF results.

Performing Laboratory
Focus Diagnostics, Inc.
San Juan Capistrano, CA

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.