Methodology
IFA; RIA; Western Blot; CBA
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
4-10 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; Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Test Volume Required
4 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL Serum
Included Tests
NMDA-R Ab CBA, Neuronal (V-G) K Channel Ab, GAD65 Ab Assay, GABA-B-R Ab CBA, AMPA-R Ab CBA, Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 1-3, Anti-Glial Nuclear Ab Type 1, Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab Type 2, Tr, Ampiphysin Ab, N-Type Calcium Channel Ab, ACh Receptor (Muscle) Binding Ab, AChR Ganglionic Neuronal Ab and CRMP-5-IgG. Reflexes: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab Type 1; Paraneoplastic Autoantibody WBlot; Amphiphysin WBlot; NMDA-R Ab IF Titer Assay; AMPA-R Ab IF Titer Assay; GABA-B-R Ab IF Titer Assay;
Comments
No special paperwork required.
CPT Codes
86255 (x17), 86341
Revised
09/21/23
Initials
SL