Athena #419 NMDA Receptor Ab test

Message
No informed consent needed


Test Code
419


CPT Codes
86255(1)

Preferred Specimen
Serum


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
whole blood


Transport Container
red top


Transport Temperature
room temp. Ship whole blood immediately.


Specimen Stability
3 days refrigerated. Ship whole blood immediately.


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


Methodology
IFA

Report Available
7-14 days


Reference Range
Positive/Negative for NMDA receptor (NR1)




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.