Enterovirus Panel, CF, CSF
Test Code
12672
86317 (x11)
Clinical Significance
Enterovirus Panel, CF, CSF - Detectable antibodies to enteroviruses in CSF may indicate central nervous system infection. Patients with detectable titers should be further evaluated using molecular methods to directly identify enteroviruses in the CSF.
Test Resources
None found for this test
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Test Details
Coxsackie A Antibodies, CSF
Echovirus Antibodies, CSF
Echovirus Antibodies, CSF
Methodology
Complement Fixation (CF)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range(s)
Coxsackie A Antibodies, CSF
Echovirus Antibodies, CSF
| Coxsackie A2 Ab | <1:1 titer |
| Coxsackie A4 Ab | <1:1 titer |
| Coxsackie A7 Ab | <1:1 titer |
| Coxsackie A9 Ab | <1:1 titer |
| Coxsackie A10 Ab | <1:1 titer |
| Coxsackie A16 Ab | <1:1 titer |
Echovirus Antibodies, CSF
| Echovirus 4 Ab | <1:1 titer |
| Echovirus 7 Ab | <1:1 titer |
| Echovirus 9 Ab | <1:1 titer |
| Echovirus 11 Ab | <1:1 titer |
| Echovirus 30 Ab | <1:1 titer |
Preferred Specimen(s)
5 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Transport Container
Sterile leak-proof container
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis • Grossly icteric
Setup Schedule
5 mL CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container
2 mL
Sterile leak-proof container
Room temperature
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly icteric