Test Code CCOC Coccidioides Antibody, Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion, Spinal Fluid
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
CSFSpecimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Submit specimen from collection vial 2 (preferred), 3, or 4.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
Complement Fixation: Negative
If positive, results are titered.
Immunodiffusion: Negative
Results are reported as positive, negative, or equivocal.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
CPT Code Information
86635 x 3
Report Available
3 to 6 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysReject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |