Recombx™ MaTa Autoantibody Test - Athena #122

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This 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.

Test Code

MA TA AUTO(ATH#122)

Alias/See Also

Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndrome

Preferred Specimen

Serum - Plain Red

Minimum Volume

Preferred: 2 mL
Minimum: 0.5 mL

Instructions

Serum must be received within 72 hours of collection if shipped at ambient temperature.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 4 months

Methodology
Western Blot

Report Available

7 - 14 days

Reference Range

Provided with patient report in CPRS.

Clinical Significance

Type of disorder: Paraneoplastic and Other Antibody Disorders of the CNS

Typical presentation: Acute or subacute onset of symptoms of limbic encephalitis, brainstem encephalitis and/or cerebellar degeneration

Disease(s) tested for: Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndrome

Utility: Detection of anti-Ma and anti-Ta antibodies using recombinant human antigens

Performing Laboratory
Athena Diagnostics, Inc.
200 Forest Street, 2nd Floor
Marlborough, MA 01752

Additional Information
Link to Athena Diagnostcs test catalog

Last Updated: December 18, 2015

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