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Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid

Test Code
12889


CPT Codes
84182 (x6), 86053 (x3), 86255 (x2), 86255 (x8), 86255 (x16), 86256 (x6), 86256 (x10), 86341<br>Restricted Client Code

Preferred Specimen
4 mL CSF collected in a sterile transport tube


Minimum Volume
2 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
Cell-binding Assay • Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay • Immunoblot (IB) • Western Blot (WB)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 8-12 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.