NAbFeron® (IFNB-1) Neutralizing Antibody Test

Test Code

38007

CPT Codes
86382

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum

Patient Preparation
Sample needs to be collected either before treatment with interferon or more than 24 hours following the most recent dose. Patient should not be on steroid therapy for at least two weeks prior to testing.

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 form.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 6 months

Methodology
Viral Cytopathic Effect Assay

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: Tues; Report available: 14-21 days

Clinical Significance

Detection of neutralizing antibodies to InterferonB-1.

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.