ATHENA #4725 NEOSENSORY NEUROPATHY PARANEOPLASTIC WITH RECOMBX

Message
QUEST->ATHENA LABS


Test Code
ATHENA #4725


Alias/See Also
ATHENA #4725, NEOSENSORY NEUROPATHY PARANEOPLASTIC WITH 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 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 TUBES AND SEND TO LAB.***THIS TEST NEEDS PATHOLOGIST APPROVAL PRIOR TO SENDING!!! $1,045.00***


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
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


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.