Encephalitis Antibody Panel (CSF) with Reflex
Order Name
Encephal Ab CSF
Test Number: 6906027
Revision Date 11/12/2024
Test Number: 6906027
Revision Date 11/12/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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West Nile Ab IgG, CSF
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Semi-Quantitative ELISA/Semi-Quantitative CLIA | 39572-3 |
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West Nile Ab IgM, CSF
|
Semi-Quantitative ELISA/Semi-Quantitative CLIA | 39573-1 |
|
Mumps IgG CSF
|
Semi-Quantitative ELISA/Semi-Quantitative CLIA | 13266-2 |
|
Mumps IgM CSF
|
Semi-Quantitative ELISA/Semi-Quantitative CLIA | 13267-0 |
|
VZV Ab (IgG), CSF
|
Semi-Quantitative ELISA/Semi-Quantitative CLIA | 58755-0 |
|
VZV Ab (IgM), CSF
|
Semi-Quantitative ELISA/Semi-Quantitative CLIA | 31695-0 |
|
Measles (Rubeola) IgG CSF
|
Semi-Quantitative ELISA/Semi-Quantitative CLIA | 9566-1 |
|
Measles (Rubeola) IgM CSF
|
Semi-Quantitative ELISA/Semi-Quantitative CLIA | 13283-7 |
|
HSV 1/2 IgG CSF
|
Semi-Quantitative ELISA/Semi-Quantitative CLIA | 13249-8 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL (2.5 mL) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Sterile container Specimen Storage: Refrigerated Special Instructions: Testing referred to ARUP Y8#3017752 Unacceptable Conditions: Serum or plasma. Contaminated, heat-inactivated, or hemolyzed specimens. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 8 hours, Refrigerated : 2 weeks, Frozen: 1 month |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | n/a |
| Expected TAT | 7-9 days |
| Clinical Use | This panel may assist in identifying infectious agents causing encephalitis or meningoencephalitis. |
| Notes | If HSV 1/2 IgG CSF screen is positive, the following tests will be reflexed at an additional cost.. Order Code: .Reflex HSV Type 1 IgG CSF [5194539] (Result code HSV-1 IgG CSF [5194539] 48399-0) cpt: 86695 Order Code: .Reflex HSV Type 2 IgG CSF [5194537] (Result code HSV-2 IgG CSF [5194537] 48401-4) cpt: 86696 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86765x2; 86735x2; 86787x2; 86789; 86788; 86694; if reflexed, add 86695; 86696 |
| Internal Comments | Bulk Load by PS and JK 4/11/2017 12/27/17 updated cpt from 86727x2, 86765x2, 86735x2, 86787x2, 86788, 86789, 86695, 86696 to 86727x2, 86765x2, 86735x2, 86787x2, 86788, 86789, 86695x2, 86696x2 - JK 11/12/24 Removed Effective September 6, 2024 This test has been discontinued. Specimen can be sent to labcorp manually for this alternate test LCA tc# 833752 Encephalitis Panel, CSF -- If HSV 1 IgM screen is positive, HSV 1 IgM Titer will be performed at an additional charge. .Reflex HSV 1 IgM Titer CSF [6905769] (HSV1 M Titer Rflx Result code [6905855]) cpt: 86695 If HSV 2 IgM Screen is positive, HSV 2 IgM Titer will be performed at an additional charge. .Reflex HSV 2 IgM Titer CSF [6905771] (HSV2 M Titer Rflx Result code [6905857]) cpt: 86696 Labcorp Test Code: 816621 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |