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NMO/AQP4-IGG, FACS, CSF

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2766    Geisinger Epic ID:  54896

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

CSF


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

3 mL CSF; minimum 2 mL



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 72 hours. Refrigerated: 28 days. Frozen: 28 days.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  86053
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Flow Cytometry
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 94036, NMOCSF


Doctoral Director(s): 
Randin Nelson MD
Review Date:  12/12/2024

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