Test Details
Mnemonic
RAMPA
Ordering Code
3400013
CPT-4 Code(s)
83520
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 48 hours of collection and send 2.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum: Red top
CSF
CSF
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