Paraneoplastic Autoantibody Evaluation Cascade, Serum
Abbrev Code: | PNPLTP | ||
Order Code: | LAB3686 | Order Name: | Paraneoplastic Autoantibody Evaluation Cascade, Serum |
Synonyms: | Neuronal Antibody; Calcium Channel Binding Antibody | ||
Methodology: | Indirect immunofluorescence, enzyme immunoassay, radioimmunoassay, Western blot, cell binding assay, Live-cell assay.
See PAVAL Additional Information |
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CPT Codes: | 83519 x1, 86596 x1, 86255 x9, 84182 x7, 86255 x2, 86256 x9 | ||
Test Includes: | See PAVAL Additional Information | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported in 10-17 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | Include relevant clinical information, name, phone number, mailing address of ordering physician. CRMP-5-IgG, Western blot is also performed by specific request for more sensitive detection of CRMP-5-IgG. Testing should be requested in cases of subacute basal ganglionic disorders (chorea, Parkinsonism), cranial neuropathies (especially loss of vision, taste or smell) and myelopathies. | ||
Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic. This test has not been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
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Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 8 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 4.2 mL |
Container: | Red (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
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Causes for Rejection: | Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric specimen. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 4 mL, 2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Stability: | 72 hours at room temperature; 28 days refrigerated (preferred) or frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Mayo) |
Referral Lab number: | PAVAL |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | See PAVAL Additional Information |
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