1 mL cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). If sample contains blood, centrifuge and submit supernatant. Clearly label tube as CSF. Freeze. When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate tube for this test.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL CSF
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis Avoid Repeated Freeze/Thaw Cycles
Specimen Stability
2 Days Room Temperature 2 Weeks Refrigerated 3 Weeks Frozen
Reference Range
0.00-5.50 ng/mL
Methodology
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
CPT and LOINC
83873 Laboratory Developed Test By ARUP. LOINC: 2638-5
CPT Codes
83873 Laboratory Developed Test By ARUP.
LOINC
2638-5
Test Setup Days Performed
Sunday Through Saturday AM Shift
Expected Turnaround Time
3-6 Days
Performing Lab
Reference Laboratory
Ordering/Specimen
Collect
CSF Collection Container
Preferred Specimen Requirements
1 mL cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). If sample contains blood, centrifuge and submit supernatant. Clearly label tube as CSF. Freeze. When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate tube for this test.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL CSF
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis Avoid Repeated Freeze/Thaw Cycles
Specimen Stability
2 Days Room Temperature 2 Weeks Refrigerated 3 Weeks Frozen
Clinical Information
Reference Range
Reference Range
0.00-5.50 ng/mL
Methodology
Methodology
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
CPT and LOINC
CPT and LOINC
83873 Laboratory Developed Test By ARUP. LOINC: 2638-5
