ATHENA #422, NEUROLOGICAL SYNDROME ANTIBODY TEST, GAD 65

Message

QUEST->ATHENA LABS

Test Code

ATHENA #422

Alias/See Also

GAD 65, ATHENA #422, GAD-65, NEUROLOGICAL SYNDROME ANTIBODY TEST

CPT Codes
86341

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. Serum must be separated from whole blood within 48 hours of collection.***NEEDS TO BE APPROVED BY PATHOLOGIST PRIOR TO SENDING!!!

Transport Container

PLASTIC TUBE

Transport Temperature

REFRIGERATED

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours, Refrigerated: 28 days, Frozen: 4 months

Methodology
ELISA

Report Available

7-10 days

Reference Range

Negative <1:600

Clinical Significance

Anti-GAD65 antibody is found in patients with Stiff-Person syndrome, subacute cerebellar ataxia, or encephalitis.

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

Additional Information
GAD65 NEUROLOGICAL SYNDROME 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.