Neuromyotonia Evaluation
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Neuromyotonia Evaluation |
| Methodology: | Radioimmunoassay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86255 x1, 83519 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | CASPR2 and VGKC antibody tests | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Fri; results are reported within 7-10 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Red or gold (gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Serum must be separated from whole blood within 48 hours of collection. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 2 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 72 hours at room temperature; 21 days refrigerated; 28 days frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Athena Diagnostics) |
| Referral Lab number: | 4727 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | Detection of anti-voltage gated potassium channels (VGKC) and anti-CASPR2 |
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