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Pediatric Autoimmune Central Nervous System Disorders Evaluation, Serum (PCDES)

Methodology

AMPCS, CS2CS, DPPCS, GABCS, GFACS, GL1CS, LG1CS, NMDCS: Cell Binding Assay (CBA)


Synonyms

Encephalitis, Myelitis, Encephalopathy, Myelopathy pediatric, Myelopathy child

Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Mayo Medical Lab


Lab Test Days

Monday-Friday 5 a.m., 7 a.m., 5 p.m.

Standard TAT

10-13 days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

8mL of Serum

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp=72 hours; Refrigerated=28 Days (Preferred); Frozen=28 Days

Test Volume Required

4mL of Serum

Minimum Test Volume

2mL of Serum

Processing Instructions

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


CPT Codes

83519 x3, 86341, 86255 x11


Revised

07-15-22