Methodology
IFA; CBA; WB; RIA
Synonyms
Ataxia; Chorea; Dyskinesias; Myoclonus; Parkinsonism; PERM; Stiff-man; Stiff-person
Specimen Type
CSF
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
5-10 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3.5-4 mL CSF
Container Type
Sterile Container
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 CSF
Minimum Test Volume
3.5 mL CSF
Processing Instructions
Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday.
Included Tests
Amphiphysin Ab, Anti-Glial Nuclear Ab Type 1, Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab Type 1, Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab Type 2, Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab Type 3, CASPR2-IgG CBA, CRMP-5-IgG Western Blot, CRMP-5-IgG, DPPX Ab IFA, GAD65 Ab Assay, LGl1-IgG CBA, mGluR1 Ab IFA, NMDA-R Ab CBA, Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab Type TR, Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab Type 1 and Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab Type 2. Reflex Tests: Amphiphysin Western Blot; AMPA-R Ab IF Titer Assay; AMPA-R Ab CBA; DPPX Ab IFA Titer; DPPX Ab CBA; G
Comments
This is not genetic, does not require auth
CPT Codes
86255 (x14). 84182, 86341; 86255 (x4); 86256 (x5); 84182 (x2)