Test Overview
Test Methodology

indirect Immunofluorescence, Cell Binding Assay, Western Blot, Immunoblot, RIA and Medical Interpretation

Test Usage

Evaluating patients with suspected paraneoplastic or other autoimmune movement disorders including patients with ataxia, brainstem encephalitis, chorea, dyskinesias, myoclonus, and parkinsonism using serum specimens

Reference Range *

Interpretive report provided

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

Test Details
Days Set Up
Sunday - Saturday
Analytic Time

9 - 14 days

Soft Order Code
MDS2
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo MDS2
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    For optimal antibody detection, specimen collection is recommended before initiation of immunosuppressant medication or intravenous immunoglobulin treatment. Collect specimen in a red top or SST tube. Spin and aliquot into a screw capped plastic tube. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated

    Special Handling

    For optimal antibody detection, specimen collection is recommended before initiation of immunosuppressant medication or intravenous immunoglobulin treatment.

    Normal Volume
    4 mL serum
    Minimum Volume
    3 mL serum
    Storage Temperature
    Refrigerated preferred, frozen acceptable
    Additional Information

    Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories

    Billing
    CPT Code
    86596, 86255x26, 84182, 86341, 0432U
    NY State Approved
    No