Coxsackie B Virus Antibodies - Laboratory Test Directory

Test Name Alias

LAB1231600 | Coxsackie B | Quest: 59117

Interface Order Alias

1231990

Clinical Information

Coxsackie B Virus Antibodies - PCR testing is preferred for diagnosis of acute infection. Detect neutralizing antibodies to coxsackie B virus.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Collection Criteria

Collect (preferred specimen): One Gold-top SST tube.
Also acceptable: One plain Red-top tube, or 1.0

Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to plastic transport tube and freeze (-20°C/-4°F or below) prior to transport.

In-Lab Processing

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to plastic transport tube and freeze (-20°C/-4°F or below) prior to transport.

Specimen Transport Temperature

1.0 mL serum, frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below) (Minimum: 0.3 mL)

Rejection Criteria

Hemolyzed specimens.
Lipemic specimens.
Received room temperature
Received refrigerated
Specimens not collected and processed as indicated.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Stability for Testing:

Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 48 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 14 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 1 year

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:

Specimen retention time is determined by the policy of the reference laboratory. Contact the Send Outs Laboratory with any questions.

Test Frequency

Performed: Monday – Friday.
Results available in 7-10 days.

Reference Range

By report

Performing Department

Send Outs

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Sent to Quest Diagnostics- Wood Dale, IL and forwarded to ARUP laboratory, Salt Lake City, UT.

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Serum Neutralization.

CPT

86658 x 6.

LOINC

Type 1 5103-7

Type 2 5105-2

Type 3 5107-8

Type 4 5109-4

Type 5 5111-0

Type 6 5113-6

Reviewed Date

11/2/2025

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