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Test ID FEPCC Enterovirus Panel, CF, CSF

Profile Information

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
FCAAC Coxsackie A Antibodies, CSF Yes, (see FACX) Yes
FCBBC Coxsackie B(1-6) Antibodies, CSF Yes, (see FBCX) Yes
FEACS Echovirus Antibodies, CSF Yes, (see FECHC) Yes

Method Name

Complement Fixation

Reporting Name

Enterovirus Panel, CF, CSF

Specimen Type

CSF

Collect 5 mL spinal fluid. Send refrigerate in a plastic vial.

Specimen Minimum Volume

2 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  30 days
  Ambient  7 days

Reference Values

Reference Range and Interpretive Criteria for each component

 

(Coxsackie A Ab Panel, Coxsackie B Ab Panel, Echovirus Ab Panel)

 

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

Tuesday through Saturday

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 x17

NY State Approved

Yes