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Neuromyotonia Evaluation
Test Code92822
CPT Codes
83519, 86255<br>Restricted Client Code
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
This germline genetic test requires physician attestation that patient consent has been received if ordering medical facility is located in AK, DE, FL, GA, IA, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, OR, SD or VT or test is performed in MA.
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Specimens shipped at room temperature must be received within 48 hours of draw.
Note: Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.
Note: Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.
Transport Container
Tranpsort tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 28 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Icteric • Turbid • Bacterial contamination
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) • Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Athena Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon, Thurs; Report available: 7-10 days
Report Available
10 Days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Anti- voltage gated potassium channels (VGKC) and anti-CASPR2 antibodies are found in patients with progressive muscle stiffness, myokymia, autonomic dysfunction, and delayed muscle relaxation.
