Test Details

Mnemonic

NMOFC

Ordering Code

3805580

CPT-4 Code(s)

86053, plus 86053 if reflexed to titer, at additional cost

Specimen Information

Collect

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Specimen Preparation

Send 3.0 mL CSF in a screw capped plastic vial. Include relevant clinical information and physician name.

Minimum Volume

2.0 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Stability

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

Methodology

Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting (FACS) Assay (FACS)
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Reference Range

Negative
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Performing Laboratory

MAYO
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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