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

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay
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Reference Range

IgG CSF <1.30
IgM CSF <0.90
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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