ATHENA #449,LGI1 AB

Message

QUEST->ATHENA LABS

Test Code

ATHENA #449

Alias/See Also

LGU1 AB ATHENA #449

CPT Codes
86255

Preferred Specimen

SERUM

Minimum Volume

2mLs FOR BOTH SERUM AND CSF

Other Acceptable Specimens

CSF

Instructions

DRAW 1 RED TOP TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN, SEPARATE INTO PLASTIC TUBE AND SEND TO LAB.***NEEDS TO BE APPROVED BY PATHOLOGIST PRIOR TO SENDING OUT!!!

Transport Container

PLASTIC TUBE

Transport Temperature

REFRIGERATED

Specimen Stability

SERUM: Room temperature: 72 hours, Refrigerated: 28 days, Frozen: 28 days
CSF: Room temperature: 72 hours, Refrigerated: 28 days, Frozen: 28 days

Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Report Available

5-7 DAYS

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

Anti-LGI1 antibody is found in patients with the acute or subacute onset of limbic encephalitis, or faciobrachial dystonic seizures.

Performing Laboratory
ATHENA DIAGNOSTICS 200 Forest Street, 2nd Floor Marlborough, MA 01752 Phone (508) 756-2886

Additional Information
LGI1 ANTIBODY TEST

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.