Paraneoplastic Autoantibody Evaluation, CSF (MAYO)

Test Code
1230002309


Alias/See Also
LAB2309: Paraneoplastic Autoantibody Evaluation CSF | MAYO EAP: PAC1


CPT Codes
86255x9

Preferred Specimen
MAYO LAB: STERILE CONTAINER (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 2


Instructions
Collect specimens Monday - Wednesday only. Specimen Type: Gastric biopsy Container/Tube: Sterile containerSpecimen Volume: Entire collectionCollection Instructions: Acquire biopsied tissue; moisten with sterile saline. Acceptable:Specimen Type: Gastric brushings or gastric aspirateContainer/Tube: Sterile containerSpecimen Volume: Entire collectionSpecimen must be received in Mayo laboratory within 48 hours of collection


Transport Temperature
Specimen must be received in Mayo laboratory within 48 hours of collection, refrigerated. Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Monday through Sunday; Continuously. Analytic Time 7 days. When this test is ordered, the reflex tests may be performed and charged.When Helicobacter pylori is isolated, identification will be confirmed and susceptibility testing performed. The routine susceptibility panel includes amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, metronidazole, and tetracycline.


Report Available
MAYO LAB
STAT: 12960 min
Routine: 12960 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 12960 min
Life or Death: 12960 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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.