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ENCEPHALITIS ANTIBODY PANEL (CSF)

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1160    Geisinger Epic ID:  52565

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

CSF


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

5 mL CSF; minimum 1.7 mL.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated (cold packs).


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 4 days. Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: 30 days,


Rejection criteria: 

Grossly icteric • Grossly hemolyzed • Grossly lipemic • Turbid, or Contaminated samples



TEST DETAILS
Additional information: 

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.


CPT code(s):  86727 (x2), 86765 (x2), 86735 (x2), 86787 (x2), 86788, 86789, 86695, 86696
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.

Test includes: 

Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2 (IgG) Type Antibody, CSF Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis (LCM) Virus (IgG, IgM) Antibody, IFA, CSF Measles (Rubeola) (IgG, IgM) Antibody Panel, IFA, CSF Mumps Antibody Panel, IFA, CSF Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) Antibodies (Total, IgM), ACIF/IFA, CSF West Nile Virus Antibodies (IgG, IgM), CSF


Methodology: 
See individual member listings.
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 12598, Encep AB Pnl


Clinical significance: 

This panel may assist in identifying infectious agents causing encephalitis or meningoencephalitis.


Review Date:  12/09/2024

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