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Aquaporin-4 (AQP4) Antibody (NMO-IgG), ELISA

Test Code
90382


Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum 


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the test requisition.


Transport Container
Transport tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 40 days
Frozen: 5 months


Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA)

Setup Schedule
Monday-friday


Clinical Significance
Confirm suspected cases of NMO and assist in making a differential diagnosis and identifying the cause of MS-like symptoms in the patient. An accurate diagnosis will further help predict disease course and provide direction in treatment options.




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.