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ATHENA #1706 NMDA RECEPTOR AB TEST(AUTOIMMUNE RAPIDLY PROGRESSIVE DEMENTIA)

Message
QUEST->ATHENA LABS


Test Code
ATHENA #1706


Alias/See Also
ATHENA #1706


CPT Codes
86255

Preferred Specimen
SERUM


Minimum Volume
2mLs FOR BOTH SERUM AND CSF


Other Acceptable Specimens
CSF


Instructions
DRAW 2 GOLD TOP TUBES, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN AND SEND TO LAB.***NEEDS TO BE APPROVED BY PATHOLOGIST PRIOR TO SENDING!!!


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBES


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
SERUM: Room temperature: 72 hours, Refrigerated: 28 days, Frozen: 1 year
CSF: Room temperature: 72 hours, Refrigerated: 28 days, Frozen: 28 day


Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Report Available
5-7 DAYS


Reference Range
Positive/Negative for NMDA receptor (NR1)


Clinical Significance
Detection of anti-NMDA receptor (NR1-subunit) antibody, associated with Autoimmune Rapidly Progressive Dementia


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

Additional Information
NMDA RECEPTOR AUTOANTIBODY TEST(AUTOIMMUNE RAPIDLY PROGRESSIVE DEMENTIA)


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.