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Aquaporin-4 (AQP4) Antibody (NMO-IgG), ELISA
MessageThis test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.
Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.
Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.
Test Code
NMO AB(O)
CPT Codes
86051
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
No informed consent required.
Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.
Serum samples may be shipped frozen, refrigerated, or at room temperature. Serum samples shipped at room temperature must be received within 72 hours of draw.
Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.
Serum samples may be shipped frozen, refrigerated, or at room temperature. Serum samples shipped at room temperature must be received within 72 hours of draw.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 40 days
Frozen: 5 months
Refrigerated: 40 days
Frozen: 5 months
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon, Wed, Fri Report available: 6-8 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Confirm suspected cases of NMO and assist in making a differential diagnosis and identifying the cause of MS-like symptoms in the patient. An accurate diagnosis will further help predict disease course and provide direction in treatment options.
Last Updated: September 24, 2014
