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
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