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HelpTest Code CCOC Coccidioides Antibody, Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion, Spinal Fluid
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
CSFSpecimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Submit specimen from collection vial 2.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |