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
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