Test Details
Mnemonic
MYCAB
Ordering Code
3400201
CPT-4 Code(s)
86255, plus 86256 if reflexed to titer, at additional cost
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection and send 0.5 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial. Positive results will be titered to endpoint.
Alternate Specimen
Serum: Red top
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Severely hemolyzed or lipemic specimens, plasma
Stability
Room temperature: 48 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Indirect Immunofluorescence
Reference Range
Negative <1:40
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes