Immunofixation, CSF
Test Summary
To evaluate protein composition of cerebrospinal fluid and may be useful in neurological diseases or tumors in central nervous system. This assay is not recommended for the assessment of multiple sclerosis for which oligoclonal bands in CSF and serum should be ordered.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
6 mL CSF collected in a sterile, plastic, leak-proof CSF container
Minimum Volume
4.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 6 days
- Refrigerated: 10 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
IFECSF
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3912
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86335
Billing Code
- 670083
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunofixation Electrophoresis
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Friday; Report available: 3 - 6 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
6 mL CSF collected in a sterile, plastic, leak-proof CSF container
Minimum Volume
4.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 6 days
- Refrigerated: 10 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Immunofixation Electrophoresis
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Friday; Report available: 3 - 6 days