Test Details
Mnemonic
COXBA
Ordering Code
3671705
CPT-4 Code(s)
86658 x 6
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection and send 1.0 mL serum refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum: Red top
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Plasma specimens, CSF, hemolyzed/lipemic specimens
Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 1 year
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Serum Neutralization Assay
Reference Range
<1:10 No antibody detected
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Reference Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes