Paraneoplastic Antibodies (PCCA/ANNA) by IFA with Reflex to Titer and Immunoblot
| Abbrev Code: | PNEOAB | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6669 | Order Name: | Paraneoplastic Antibodies with Reflex |
| Synonyms: | Neuronal Nuclear Antibody, IgG | ||
| Methodology: | Indirect fluorescent antibody/Qualitative Immunnoblot | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86255 x1, 86256 x1, 86256 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | PCCA/ANNA antibodies are screened by IFA. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-6 days. | ||
| Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.7 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed or lipemic specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL, 0.75 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 24 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2007961 |
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