Glycine Receptor Alpha1 IgG, Cell Binding Assay, CSF

Test Code
12831


CPT Codes
86255<br>Restricted Client Code

Preferred Specimen
2 mL CSF collected in a sterile, leak-proof container


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


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


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Gross icterus


Methodology
Live Cell-Binding Assay (LCBA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Thurs; Report available: 5-10 days


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report




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.