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Recombx® Hu Autoantibody Test
Test Code94610
CPT Codes
83520<br /> *** RESTRICTED USE *** This code is available for Client #54840, 55738, 56176, 51618, 51921, 57748, 55851, 53814, 57357, 4254 and 54329 ONLY.
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
CSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Instructions
Serum must be separated from cells within 48 hours of collection.
Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.
Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Automated Nanoliter Scale Immunoassay
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
Sets up 5 days a week.
Clinical Significance
Anti-Hu (ANNA1) antibody is found in 5-10% of patients with small cell carcinoma of the lung and are associated with paraneoplastic encephalomyelitis and sensory neuropathy. This semi-quantitative assay may be useful in monitoring therapeutic responses in select cases.
