Test Details
Mnemonic
LYMPC
Ordering Code
3435310
CPT-4 Code(s)
87801
Specimen Information
Collect
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.0 mL CSF in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
1.0 Synovial Flid (0.5 mL minimum)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
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 SJC