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Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy/Nodopathy Evaluation, Serum

Test Code
12914


CPT Codes
86255 (x2)<br>Restricted Client Code

Preferred Specimen
3 mL serum


Patient Preparation
For optimal antibody detection, it is recommended to collect the specimen before initiation of immunosuppressant medication.

Minimum Volume
2 mL


Transport Container
Transport tube


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 • Gross lipemia • Gross icterus


Methodology
Interpretation • Cell-binding Assay (CBA) • Flow Cytometry

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; 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.