Test Details
Mnemonic
EBCQN
Ordering Code
3000412
CPT-4 Code(s)
87799
Specimen Information
Collect
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.0 mL Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in a sterile leak proof container.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Plasma, serum
Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen (-20°C): 30 days
Frozen (-70°C): 6 months
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen (-20°C): 30 days
Frozen (-70°C): 6 months
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Range
Not detected
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
No