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Epic Code LAB757 Coxsackie A Virus Antibodies Types 2,4,7,9,10,16

Test Name Alias

Coxsackie A Abs | 4129 | SHO4129 | 1230100525 | Coxsackie A9 Virus Antibodies by CF, Coxsackie A Virus Antibodies, Hand, foot and mouth disease | Quest: 37477

Interface Order Alias

10345

Ordering Instructions

Recommend test for evaluation of patients with suspected Coxsackie Virus related meningitis or encephalitis.

Testing includes: Coxsackie Antibodies A2, A4, A7, A9, A10, A16

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Collection Criteria

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

 

Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. . Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and maintain at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F) prior to transport.

 

In-Lab Processing

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and maintain at  room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Transport: 2.0 mL serum, room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F)). (Minimum: 1.0 mL)

Specimen Stability

Specimen Stability for Testing:

Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 7 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 14 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 1 month

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

Monday-Friday.
Results available in 3-5days.

Reference Range

Coxsackie A2 Ab

<1:8 titer

Coxsackie A4 Ab

<1:8 titer

Coxsackie A7 Ab

<1:8 titer

Coxsackie A9 Ab

<1:8 titer

Coxsackie A10 Ab

<1:8 titer

Coxsackie A16 Ab

<1:8 titer


Interpretive Criteria

<1:8

Antibody Not Detected

≥1:8

Antibody Detected

Performing Department

Send Outs

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Sent to Quest Diagnostics- Wood Dale, IL

Methodology

Complement Fixation (CF)

CPT

86658 x6

CDM Code

3420629

LOINC

Cox A Ab 2: 9753-5

Cox A Ab 4: 9754-3

Cox A Ab 7: 9755-0

Cox A Ab 9: 9757-6

Cox A Ab 10: 9750-1

Cox A Ab 16: 6688-6

Reviewed Date

11/3/2025

Orderable Regions

Send Outs