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Athena #193 NMO antibodies

Test Code
193


CPT Codes
83516(1)

Preferred Specimen
serum


Minimum Volume
2 mL


Transport Container
red top


Transport Temperature
room temp


Specimen Stability
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
frozen


Methodology
ELISA

Report Available
7-14 days


Reference Range
Positive: Presence of NMO autoantibodies


Clinical Significance
Confirm suspected cases of NMO and assist in making a differential diagnosis and identifying the cause of MS-like symptoms in the patient. An accurate diagnosis will further help predict disease course and provide direction in treatment options




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.