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Mayo Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalopathy / CNS Disorder Evaluation, Serum
Message** when ordering, please include test name under order comment **
Order under - SO MISC (EMREF)
** Please note that specimens can be sent to multiple labs as appropriate. Pre-approval needed prior auth, please contact a Sendout specialist.
EPCH main lab Sendouts ext: 45045 **
Test Code
PCDES (EMREF)
Preferred Specimen
4 ml Red Top
Patient Preparation
For optimal antibody detection, specimen collection is recommended before starting immunosuppresant medication or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) treatment.
Minimum Volume
2 ml Red top
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum Gel
Instructions
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial
Transport Temperature
Serum
Refrigerated (preferred)- 28 days
Ambient -72 hours
Frozen -28 days
Refrigerated (preferred)- 28 days
Ambient -72 hours
Frozen -28 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis, lipemia and icterus specimen
Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday :7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Report Available
8-12 days
Performing Laboratory
Mayo
Additional Information
Mayo
