Hu, Yo, and Ri Antibodies with Reflex to Titers and Western Blot : 90138

Test Code
NEUABS or 90138


Alias/See Also
Anti-Hu; Anti-Ri; Anti-Yo


CPT Codes
86255x3

Includes
Neuronal Nuclear (Hu) Antibody with Reflex to Titer and Western Blot; Neuronal Nuclear (Yo) Antibody with Reflex to Titer and Western Blot; Neuronal Nuclear (Ri) Antibody with Reflex to Titer and Western Blot

 If Hu Antibody Screen, IFA is positive, Hu Antibody, Western Blot will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 84181). (ANNHUB,90138-2)

If Hu Antibody, Western Blot is positive, Hu Antibody, Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256). (ANNHUT, 90138-3)
 
 If Yo Antibody Screen, IFA is positive, Yo Antibody, Western Blot will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 84181). (ANNAYO, 90138-5)

 If Yo Antibody, Western Blot is positive, Yo Antibody, Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256).(ANNYOT, 90138-6)

 If Ri Antibody Screen, IFA is positive, Ri Antibody, Western Blot will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 84181). (ANNRIB, 90138-8)

 If Ri Antibody, Western Blot is positive, Ri Antibody, Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256). (ANNRIT, 90138-9)


Instructions
Overnight fasting is preferred.

Serum separator tube.


Transport Container
Centrifuge serum separator tube and transport, 1.5 mL serum (Min: 0.6 mL).


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 21 days


Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA); if reflex, Western Blot/Titer

Setup Schedule
Varies by assay


Report Available
Varies  (From receipt at performing laboratory)


Limitations
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest 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.


Reference Range
See Laboratory Report


Clinical Significance
Hu anti-neuronal nuclear antibody (anti-Hu) is found in 5-10% of patients with small cell carcinoma of the lung. Purkinje cell (Yo) antibody is found in patients with paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration and is associated with breast, ovarian, and other gynecologic cancers. Some patients with ovarian cancer have low titers of Yo antibodies in the absence of cerebellar degeneration. Anti-Hu antibodies are associated with paraneoplastic encephalomyelitis and sensory neuropathy. Anti-Ri antibody can be detected in patients with paraneoplastic opsoclonus/myoclonus syndrome. Neoplasms most often associated with anti-Ri include breast cancer, small cell lung cancer, and gynecological cancers.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics



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.