LGI1 Autoantibody
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Send Outs Misc Test |
| Methodology: | Immunofluorescence Assay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86255 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 5-7 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood or CSF |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Sterile tube, Red (no gel) |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process CSF.Aliquot 2 mL; 0.5 mL minimum CSF into a sterile container. Centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL, 0.5 mL minimum serum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Stability: Serum or CSF: 3 days at room temperature; 21 days refrigerated; 4 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Athena Diagnostics) |
| Referral Lab number: | 449 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Reported as positive or negative for LGI1. |
| Use: | Detection of anti-LGl1 antibodies. |
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