Coxsackie B Virus Antibodies
Abbrev Code: | COXAB | ||
Order Code: | LAB3409 | Order Name: | Coxsackie B Virus Antibodies |
Methodology: | Serum neutralization assay | ||
CPT Codes: | 86658 x1, 86658 x1, 86658 x1, 86658 x1, 86658 x1, 86658 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 6-9 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | Parallel testing is preferred. Label samples as acute or convalescent. Convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.8 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed or severely lipemic specimens. CSF or plasma. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.3 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Stability: | 48 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
Referral Lab number: | 60055 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: |
Note: The clinical significance and criteria for interpretation of results from CSF have not been established.
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