Test Details
Mnemonic
WNCGM
Ordering Code
3719300
CPT-4 Code(s)
86788, 86789
Specimen Information
Collect
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.0 mL CSF in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Range
IgG CSF <1.30
IgM CSF <0.90
IgM CSF <0.90
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes