Methodology
IFA; EIA; RIA; Western Blot; CBA; Flow Cytometry
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
10-17 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4-8 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp:72 Hours; Refrigerated: 28 Days: Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia; Gross icterus
Test Volume Required
4 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL Serum
Included Tests
Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 1-3, Anti-Glial Nuclear Ab, Type 1, Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab Type 1-2, Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab Type Tr, Amphiphysin Ab, CRMP-5-IgG, Striational (Striated Muscle) Ab, P/Q-Type Calcium Channel Ab, N-Type Calcium Channel Ab, ACh Receptor (Muscle) Binding Ab, AChR Ganglionic Neuronal Ab and Neuronal (V-G) K Channel Ab. Reflex Tests: GAD65 Ab Assay; Paraneoplastic Autoantibody WBlot; ACh Receptor (Muscle Modulating Ab; Amphiphysin WBlot; NMDA-R Ab CBA; AMPA-R
Comments
***Only appropriate to order for patients with neuromuscular disorders.***
CPT Codes
83519 (x6); 83520; 84182 (x3); 86255 (x13); 86256 (x4); 86341
Revised
02-22-19
Initials
SL