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Cysticercosis Antibody, CSF (IgG)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | TSCSF |
| Test group | Cysticercosis |
| Performed by | Focus via Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Western blot |
| Container type | CSF tube |
| Amount to Collect | 1 mL CSF |
| Sample type | CSF |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL CSF |
| Min. Volume | 0.1 mL CSF |
| Processing notes | Freeze CSF at -20C, ship frozen. Order Quest Test #34164X |
| Ref Lab Rejection Criteria | Sample received thawed. |
| Normal range | Negative |
| Synonyms | Cystercercosis; Taenia solium;Cysticercus cellulosae |
| Stability | Frozen at -20C 1 year |
| Turn around times | Performed once per week. Turnaround 5-15 days |
| Additional information | Testing for IgM antibodies to T. solium is not available. |
| CPT coding | 86682-90 |
| LOINC code | 7846-9 |
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 7:08:51 PM |
| Entry Number | 1200 |
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