Test Overview
Test Methodology

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Reference Range *

IgG: <1:1; IgM: <1:1

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
November through April: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Analytic Time

2 - 5 days

Soft Order Code
ABOPC
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo ABOPC
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection

    Collect CSF in a sterile screw capped tube. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated

    Normal Volume
    0.8 mL CSF
    Minimum Volume
    0.7 mL CSF
    Storage Temperature
    Refrigerated preferred, frozen acceptable
    Additional Information

    Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories

    Billing
    CPT Code
    86651x2, 86652 x2, 86653 x2, 86654 x2
    Fee Code
    AA528, AA529, AA530, AA531, AA532, AA533, AA534, AA535
    NY State Approved
    No