Methodology
Semi-Quantitative IFA; RIA; ELIA
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday
Standard TAT
3-10 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL
Container Type
Gold (SST)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=24 Hours; Refrigerated=1 Week; Frozen=1 Month (Preferred)
Rejection Criteria
Contaminated specimens
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum within 2 hours of collection. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen frozen. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
Included Tests
Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibody, Aquaporin-4 Receptor Antibody, N-methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Anitbody, Voltage-Gated Potassium Channel Antibody, CASPR2 Antibody IgG Screen by IFA, AMPA Receptor Antibody IgG Screen, GABA-B Receptor Antibody IgG Screen and MOG Antibody IgG Screen.
CPT Codes
83519; 86341; 83516; 86255; 82656; 86255 (x6); 82656
Revised
11-16-20
Initials
SL