Test Details

Mnemonic

BMDRP

Ordering Code

3400687

CPT-4 Code(s)

87478

Specimen Information

Collect

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Specimen Preparation

Send 1.0 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container.

Alternate Specimen

Whole blood: Lavender EDTA, Yellow ACD, Synovial Fluid

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Green sodium or lithium heparin

Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
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Reference Range

Not detected
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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