90600:FLUORESCENT TREPONEMAL ANTIBODY, CSF

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90600:FLUORESCENT TREPONEMAL ANTIBODY, CSF
Alias Names: Treponema pallidum
Methodology: Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)
Edit Date: 10/30/2010
Performed: Tuesday-Saturday
Released: 1-4 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab
CPT Code: 86780-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: 1 mL cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in a sterile plastic vial.
Handling: Parafilm specimen securely. Provide patient’s date of birth on requisition.
Stability: 48 hours ambient, 7 days refrigerated, or 2 months frozen.
Standard Volume: 1 mL CSF
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL CSF
Transport: Refrigerated.
Comments: Confirmatory serologic test for syphilis.

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