Methodology
IFA; EIA; RIA; CBA; Flow Cytometry
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Varies
Standard TAT
7-10 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 (Preferred); 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; Striational (Striated Muscle) Ab, N-Type Calcium Channel Ab, ACh Receptor (Muscle) Binding Ab, AChR Ganglionic Neuronal Ab, Neuronal (V-G) K+ Channel Ab and GAD65 Ab Assay. Reflex tests: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab Type 2, Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab Type 1, Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 3, Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 2, GAGA-B-R Ab IF Titer Assay, AMPA-R Ab IF Titer Assay, NMDA-R Ab IF Titer Assay, GAG-B-R Ab CBA, AMPA-R Ab CBA, NMDA-R Ab CBA, Amphiphysin
CPT Codes
83519 (x4), 83520, 86255, 86341; 83519, 86255 (x14), 84182 (x3), 86256 (x4)
Revised
01-06-19
Initials
SL