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Lab Test Dictionary

Glycine Receptor Alpha1 IgG, Cell Binding Assay, Serum (GLYCS)

Methodology

Live Cell-Binding Assay (LCBA)


Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Mayo Medical Laboratory


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Thursday

Standard TAT

5-10 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

2 mL Blood

Container Type

Red-Top Tube


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated-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

1 mL Serum

Minimum Test Volume

1 mL Serum

Processing Instructions

Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday.


CPT Codes

0431U (not genetic)


Revised

10/22/24

Initials

SA