Aquaporin-4 Receptor Antibody, IgG by IFA, CSF with Reflex to Titer

Message

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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

AQUAPORIN 4,CSF(O)

Alias/See Also

AQP4 CSF

Preferred Specimen

CSF

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL preferred
0.15 mL minimum

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 48 hrs
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: 1 year

Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody

Report Available

1-8 days

Reference Range

Provided with patient report in CPRS.

Performing Laboratory
Testing performed at ARUP Laboratories and transported via Quest.

Additional Information
Link to test information on ARUP Laboratories website

Last Updated: November 3, 2015

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.