Test Overview
Test Methodology

Indirect Immunofluorescence, Cell Binding Assay, Western Blot, Immunoblot, RIA, 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 spinal fluid 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
MDC2
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo MDC2
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    For optimal antibody detection, specimen collection is recommended before initiation of immunosuppressant medication, or corticosteroid or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) treatment. Collect specimen in a sterile vial. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated

    Normal Volume
    4 mL CSF
    Minimum Volume
    2 mL CSF
    Storage Temperature
    Refrigerated preferred, frozen is acceptable
    Additional Information

    Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories

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