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
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Range
Not detected
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes