Test Details
Mnemonic
NARGC
Ordering Code
3516180
CPT-4 Code(s)
86255, plus 86256 If reflexed to titer, at additional cost
Specimen Information
Collect
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Specimen Preparation
Send 0.5 mL CSF in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: 1 year
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Cell-Based Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Reference Range
<1:1
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes