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AMPA Receptor Antibody, IgG by IFA with Reflex to Titer, Serum (3001260)
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Synonyms
Alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic Acid (AMPA)
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Wednesday
Standard TAT
1-8 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold (SST)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=48 Hours; Refrigerated=2 Weeks (Preferred); Frozen=1 Month
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed; Contaminated; Servery lipemic
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.15 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
86255; 86256