Test Overview
Test Methodology

Qualitative Immunoblot

Test Usage

Useful for diagnosing person presenting with possible stiff man syndrome, paraneoplastic encephalomyelitis (PEM) and sensory neuropathy. May aid in diagnosis of occult tumor, recurrance of tumor, or second tumor.

Reference Range *

Negative

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday, Thursday, saturday
Analytic Time

2 - 6 days

Soft Order Code
AAMPH
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    ARUP 2008893
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in an SST tube. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection. Freeze.

    Special Handling

    Must arrive in lab or aliquot within 2 hours.

    Normal Volume
    1 mL serum
    Minimum Volume
    0.3 mL serum
    Storage Temperature
    After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
    Additional Information

    Test sent to ARUP Laboratories.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    84182
    Fee Code
    AA326
    NY State Approved
    No