Autoimmune Encephalopathy Profile (LABCORP)

Test Code
1230120181


Alias/See Also
LAB10233: Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation | LABCORP EAP: 505535


CPT Codes
86255x22, 86341x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1


Instructions
Preferred specimen: Plasma drawn in Lavender top EDTA tube Acceptable specimen(s): Plasma in Pale Yellow ACD tube Special instructions: Test can only be collected Monday - Friday. Testing referred to Eurofins Viracor LLC EURKS#7501


Transport Temperature
Specimen: Plasma, FROZEN Volume: 2 mL Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL Specimen Container: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or yellow-top (ACD) tube Transport Temperature: Frozen Stability: Room Temp: 96 hours Refrigerate: 14 days Frozen: 30 days Turn-around-time (From date of pickup of specimen by Labcorp): 4-7 days Cause for Rejection: Avoid using gel separator tubes; samples collected in gel separator tubes have increased rate of PCR inhibition.


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 10080 min
Routine: 10080 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 10080 min
Life or Death: 10080 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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