Dementia Auto-Immune Evaluation, CSF
| Abbrev Code: | MMMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
| Methodology: | Indirect immunofluorescence assay, Radioimmunoassay, Western blot, Cell binding assay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86255 x16, 86341 x1, 86255 x4, 84182 x3, 86256 x6, x | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 3-10 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | CSF |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2 mL |
| Container: | Sterile tube |
| Causes for Rejection: | Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic specimens |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Stability: 72 hours at room temperature; 28 days refrigerated (preferred) or frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Mayo Medical Laboratories) |
| Referral Lab number: | DMC2 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | Investigating new onset dementia and cognitive impairment. |
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