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