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ATHENA #4725,NEOSENSORY NEUROPATHY PARANEOPLASTIC PROFILE W/ RECOMBX
MessageQUEST->ATHENA LABS
Test Code
ATHENA #4725
Alias/See Also
NEUSENSORY NEUROPATHY PARANEOPLASTIC PROFILE W/ RECOMBX, ATHENA #4725
CPT Codes
83520,83520,83520
Includes
Recombx® Amphiphysin Autoantibody Test
Recombx® CV2 Autoantibody Test
Recombx® Hu Autoantibody Test
Preferred Specimen
SERUM
Minimum Volume
2mLs OF BOTH SERUM AND CSF
Other Acceptable Specimens
CSF
Instructions
DRAW 2 RED TOP TUBES, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN, SEPARATE INTO PLASTIC TUBES AND SEND TO LAB.***THIS TEST NEEDS PATHOLOGIST APPROVAL BEFORE SENDING!!! $739.20*****
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
CSF: Room temperature: 72 hours, Refrigerated: 28 days, Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Automated Nanoliter Scale Immunoassay
Report Available
3-5 DAYS
Clinical Significance
Anti-CV2, anti-Hu, and anti-Amphiphysin antibodies are found in patients with a rapidly progressive sensorimotor neuropathy. 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
NEOSENSORY NEUROPATHY PARANEOPLASTIC PROFILE WITH RECOMBX
