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Specimen Required
Specimen Type: CSF
Container/Tube: sterile screw cap container
Specimen Volume: 6 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect 6 mL of spinal fluid (CSF) in a sterile screw cap container. Ship frozen.
Method Name
Immunofixation Electrophoresis
Reporting Name
Immunofixation, CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Minimum Volume
4.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSF | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Refrigerated | 10 days | ||
| Ambient | 6 days |
Reference Values
No abnormal bands are present on immunofixation.
Day(s) Performed
Sunday through Friday
Report Available
5 to 9 daysPerforming Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols InstituteCPT Code Information
86335
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FIXCF | Immunofixation, CSF | 13174-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FIXCF | Immunofixation, CSF | 13174-8 |