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Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO)/Aquaporin-4-IgG Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting (FACS) Assay, Spinal Fluid

Test Code
NMOFC


Alias/See Also
NMOFCM
AQP
AQP4
Aquaporin
Devic's Antibody
NMO (Neruomyelitis Optica)
NMO-IgG
Optic Neuritis Antibody
Transverse Myelitis Antibody
Vision Loss Antibody


Preferred Specimen
CSF


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
None


Transport Container
Sterile vial


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
 


Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories sendout

Additional Information
Mayo Clinic Laboratories Test Information - NMOFC

Last Updated: December 3, 2021


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