CNS Demyelinating Disease Evaluation, Serum
| Abbrev Code: | CDS1 | ||
| Order Code: | LAB1406 | Order Name: | CNS Demyelinating Disease Evaluation, Serum |
| Synonyms: | ADEM; AQP4; Aquaporin; NMO | ||
| Methodology: | Flow Cytometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86053 x1, 86363 x1, 86053 x1, 86363 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; testing performed Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; results reported within 8-11 days. | ||
| 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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| Associated Links: | Pediatric Autoimmune Central Nervous System Demyelinating Disease Diagnostic Algorithm, Central Nervous System Demyelinating Disease Diagnostic Algorithm |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 8 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 4.2 mL |
| Container: | Red (no gel) Alternate Containers: Red (gel) |
| Patient Preparation: | For optimal antibody detection, we recommend blood drawing the specimen before initiation of immunosuppressant medication. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis, lipemia, and/or icterus. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 3 mL, 2 mL minimum, serum. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship refrigerated. |
| Stability: | 72 hours at room temperature; 28 days refrigerated (preferred) or frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Mayo) |
| Referral Lab number: | CDS1 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative |
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