Aquaporin-4 Receptor Antibody by ELISA with Reflex to Aquaporin-4 Receptor Antibody, IgG by IFA

Message
Separate within 2 hours of collection


Test Code
AQP4 W/Reflex to Titer


Alias/See Also
Performed by ARUP 2013327
AQP4 Serum


CPT Codes
83516; if reflexed, add 86255; if reflexed, add 86256

Includes
If AQP4 antibody IgG by ELISA is positive, then AQP4 antibody IgG by IFA will be added.
If AQP4 antibody IgG by IFA is positive, then an AQP4 antibody IgG titer will be added. Additional charges apply.


Instructions
See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Unacceptable Conditions:Amniotic fluid, CSF, pericardial fluid, ocular fluid, peritoneal fluid, synovial fluid, or plasma. Contaminated, hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.


Additional Information
Aquaporin-4 Receptor Antibody by ELISA with Reflex to Aquaporin-4 Receptor Antibody, IgG by IFA


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.