Cysticercosis Antibody, IgG by Western Blot
Label Mnemonic: CYSTCSF
Epic code: LAB4823
Downtime form: A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
CSF
Specimen Instructions:
CSF is the only acceptable specimen type.
Collection Medium:
CSF collection kit
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 1 mL CSF
Absolute Minimum: 0.5 mL CSF
Rejection Criteria:
Specimen types other than CSF. Contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens.
Delivery Instructions:
Submit specimen to laboratory as soon as possible after collection.
Turn Around Time:
2-5 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
Negative
Methodology:
Western Blot (WB)
CPT Code:
86682