Test Overview
Test Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Reference Range *

134.9 IV or less: Negative; 135.0 - 164.9 IV Equivocal; 165.0 IV or greater: Positive

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

Test Details
Days Set Up
Sunday - Saturday
Analytic Time

3 - 5 days

Soft Order Code
FVZGC
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo FVZGC (ARUP)
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection

    Collect CSF in a sterile tube. Aliquot under sterile conditions to a screw capped aliquot tube, or cover collection container with Parafilm around the top 1/3 of the tube to prevent leakage. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated

    Normal Volume
    0.5 mL CSF
    Minimum Volume
    0.3 mL CSF
    Storage Temperature
    Refrigerated preferred, frozen acceptable
    Additional Information

    Test sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories; performed by ARUP Laboratories

    Billing
    CPT Code
    86787
    NY State Approved
    No