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
Serum
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
LAB04039
Lab Test Days
Tuesday and Friday
Standard TAT
1-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
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 repeatd freeze/thaw cycles)
Rejection Criteria
CSF or Plasma; Contaminated; Hemolyzed; Serverely lipemic
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.15 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
86255; 86256
Revised
07-12-19
Initials
SL