Encephalopathy, Autoimmune Evaluation, Serum

Message

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

ENCEPHALOPATHY EVAL(MAYO#ENS1)

Alias/See Also

MAYO#ENS1

Preferred Specimen

2 gold top tubes

Minimum Volume

Preferred: 4 mL
Minimum: 2 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 72 hours
Refrigerate: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days

Methodology
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay, Radioimmunoassay, Wester Blot, Cell Binding Assay, NMO-IgG Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting Assay

Report Available

4-7 days

Reference Range

Provided with patient report in CPRS.

Clinical Significance

Evaluating new onset encephalopathy (noninfectious or metabolic) comprising confusional states, psychosis, delirium, memory loss, hallucinations, movement disorders, sensory or motor complaints, seizures, dyssomnias, ataxias, nausea, vomiting, inappropriate antidiuresis, coma, dysautonomias, or hypoventilation in serum specimens.

Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic

Additional Information
Link to Mayo Clinic test catalog

Last Updated: July 6, 2017

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