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

Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalopathy/CNS Disorder Evaluation, CSF

Order Code:                  PCDEC

Fee Code:                    AA977, AA978, AA997 (CPT 86255 x10, 86341, 86053)

Reference Laboratory:   Mayo PCDEC

 

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

 

Additions:

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

 

Deletions:

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

 

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