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NAbFeron® (IFNB-1) Neutralizing Antibody Test
Test Code38007
CPT Codes
86382
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Patient Preparation
Sample needs to be collected either before treatment with interferon or more than 24 hours following the most recent dose. Patient should not be on steroid therapy for at least two weeks prior to testing.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the test requisition form.
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 6 months
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Viral Cytopathic Effect Assay
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Athena Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues; Report available: 15-22 days
Reference Range
Not elevated: | <1:20 |
Mild/Moderate Elevated: | 1:20-1:100 |
Highly Elevated: | >1:100 |
Clinical Significance
Detection of neutralizing antibodies to InterferonB-1.
Performing Laboratory
Athena Diagnostics, Inc.
200 Forest Street, 2nd Floor
Marlborough, MA 01752