Test Name Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalopathy/CNS Disorder Evaluation, Serum
Posted Date
Effective Date
Update Type Test Methodology Changed
CPT Code 86255 x10, 86341, 86053, 86363
Order Code PCDES
Referral Laboratory Mayo Medical Laboratories

Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalopathy/CNS Disorder Evaluation, Serum

Order Code:                  PCDES

Fee Code:                    AA979, AA978, AA997, AA998 (CPT 86255 x10, 86341, 86053, 86363)

Reference Laboratory:   Mayo PCDES

 

Effective June 4, 2024, the following updates will be made to Mayo Clinic Laboratories Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalopathy/CNS Disorder Evaluation, Serum, panel:

 

Additions:

  • Test component AMPA-Receptor Antibody, Cell Binding Assay, Serum (test ID AMPCS) (CPT 86255)
  • Test component Dipeptidyl-Peptidase-Like Protein-6 (DPPX) Antibody, Cell Binding Assay, Serum (test ID DPPCS) (CPT 86255) will be added to the panel.
  • Reflex test AMPA-Receptor Antibody Titer Assay, Immunofluorescence, Serum (test ID AMPIS) (CPT 86256) will be performed automatically at an additional charge if indicated.

 

Deletions:

  • Test component Dipeptidyl-Peptidase-Like Protein-6 (DPPX) Antibody, Immunofluorescence, Serum (test ID DPPIS) (CPT 86255) will be removed from the panel.

 

Note that DPPCS will become an always performed panel component instead of a potential reflex test.