ATHENA #4724,NEOCEREBELLAR DEGENERATION PARANEOPLASTIC PROFILE WITH RECOMBX

Message
QUEST->ATHENA LABS


Test Code
ATHENA #4724


Alias/See Also
PARANEOPLASTIC PROFILE W/ RECOMBX, ATHENA #4724


CPT Codes
83520,83520,83520,83520,83520,83520,83520,86341

Includes

GAD65 Neurological Syndrome Antibody Test
Recombx® Amphiphysin Autoantibody Test
Recombx® CV2 Autoantibody Test
Recombx® Hu Autoantibody Test
Recombx® MaTa Autoantibody Test
Recombx® Ri Autoantibody Test
Recombx® Yo Autoantibody Test
Recombx® Zic4 Autoantibody Test


Preferred Specimen
SERUM


Minimum Volume
2mLs


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 BEFORE SENDING OUT!!!$ 1,939.00***
Serum must be separated from whole blood within 48 hours of collection.


Transport Container
PLASTIC TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours, Refrigerated: 28 days, Frozen: 28 days


Methodology
Automated Nanoliter Scale Immunoassay, ELISA

Report Available
7-10 DAYS


Clinical Significance
Anti-CV2, anti-Hu, anti-Ma, anti-Ta, anti-Ri, anti-Yo, anti-Zic4 antibodies, and anti-GAD65 are found in patients with acute or subacute symptoms of cerebellar degeneration including gait ataxia, nystagmus and/or dysarthria, and opsoclonus/myoclonus. This semi-quantitative assay may be useful in monitoring therapeutic responses in select cases.


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

Additional Information
NEOCEREBELLAR DEGENERATION PARANEOPLASTIC PROFILE WITH RECOMBX


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.