Effective July 8, 2026, Encephalitis Antibody Evaluation will be orderable and sent to Quest Diagnostics
| Test name | Encephalitis Antibody Evaluation with reflex, CSF |
| Lab number | LAB1232344 |
| Specimen Collection Criteria | 4 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container (min 2mL) |
| Physician Office/Draw Site Specimen Preparation | Maintain refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F) prior to transport |
| Specimen Preparation for Courier Transport | CSF in sterile container, refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F) |
| Rejection Criteria | Received room temperature (more than 24 hrs) |
| CPT Code | 86255 (x19), 86052, 86341, 83519 |
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| Test name | Encephalitis Antibody Evaluation with reflex, Serum |
| Lab number | LAB1232345 |
| Specimen Collection Criteria | Collect: Two plain Red-top tubes Also acceptable: Two Gold-top SST tubes. |
| Physician Office/Draw Site Specimen Preparation | Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and refrigerate (2-8°C or 36-46°F). |
| Specimen Preparation for Courier Transport | 8.0 mL serum, refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F). (Minimum: 4.0 mL) |
| Rejection Criteria | Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric• Turbid • Bacterial contamination • Received room temperature (more than 24 hrs) |
| Performed | Days performed varies, TAT 4-13 days |
| CPT Code | 86255 (x19), 86052, 86341, 83519 (x2), 86596 (x2) |
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