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Test ID FACX Coxsackie A Antibodies (CSF)

Method Name

Complement Fixation (CF)

Reporting Name

Coxsackie A Antibodies, CSF

Specimen Type

CSF

Submit 2 mL spinal fluid. Ship refrigerate.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  30 days

Reference Values

REFERENCE RANGE:  < 1:1

           

INTERPRETIVE CRITERIA:

 < 1:1 Antibody Not Detected

 ≥ 1:1 Antibody Detected

        

Diagnosis of infections of the central nervous system is accomplished by demonstrating the presence of intrathecally-produced specific antibody. Interpretation of results may be complicated by low antibody levels found in CSF, passive transfer of antibody from blood, and contamination via bloody taps. The interpretation of CSF results must consider CSF-serum antibody ratios to the infectious agent.

 

Day(s) Performed

Sunday through Thursday

Report Available

2 - 5 days

Performing Laboratory

Focus Diagnositics, Inc.

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Focus Diagnostics. Performance characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test.

CPT Code Information

86658/x6

NY State Approved

Yes