Test Details
Mnemonic
MATA
Ordering Code
3424750
CPT-4 Code(s)
83520
Specimen Information
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 48 hours and send 2.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
2.0 mL CSF (0.5 mL minimum) refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.
Serum: Serum separator tube (SST)
Serum: Serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Automated Nanoliter Scale Immunoassay
Reference Range
Serum: <1:100
CSF: <1:1
CSF: <1:1
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes