Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Synonyms
Anti-GluN1; Anti-NMDA; Anti-NR1; Glutamate Receptor Antibodies; N-Methyl D-Aspartate Ab; NMDA R; NMDA Receptor Ab; NMDA Reflex; NMDA Titer
Specimen Type
CSF
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
LAB04040
Lab Test Days
Tuesday and Friday
Standard TAT
1-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.15-1 mL CSF
Container Type
Sterile Container
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=48 Hours; Refrigerated=2 Weeks (Preferred); Frozen=1 Year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Rejection Criteria
Contaminated specimen; Hemolyzed; Severly lipemic
Test Volume Required
1 mL CSF
Minimum Test Volume
0.15 mL CSF
Processing Instructions
Avoid repeat freeze/thaw cycles. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated or frozen. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
86255; 86256
Revised
01-20-20
Initials
SL