Lab Test Dictionary

Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO)/Aquaporin-4-IgG (FACS) Assay, Spinal Fluid (NMOFC)

Methodology

Flow Cytometry (FC)

Synonyms

Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting (FACS); AQP; AQP4; Aquaporin; Devic's Antibody; NMO (Neuromyelitis Optica); NMO-IgG; Optica Neuritis Antibody; Transverse Myelitis ANtibody; Vision Loss Antibody

Specimen Type

CSF

Performing Lab

Mayo Medical Lab

Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 6 P.M.

Standard TAT

5-8 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

2-3 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

Test Volume Required

3 mL CSF

Minimum Test Volume

2 mL CSF

Processing Instructions

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

Comments

Ok to send on outpatients and inpatients. AntiMOG (Myelin Oligodendrycyte Glycoprotein) can be done as research on serum only if result is negative and requested by physician with Mayo.