Axonal Neuropathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
AIAES
Test Summary
Evaluation of patients who present with a subacute neurological disorder of undetermined etiology, especially those with known risk factors for cancer.
Aliases
Autoimmune Neuropathy
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic screw-cap vial
Patient Preparation
For optimal antibody detection, specimen collection is recommended prior to initiation of immunosuppressant medication or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) treatment.
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature
Limitations
This test should not be requested for patients who have recently received radioisotopes, therapeutically or diagnostically, because of potential assay interference.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum from serum separator tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemic, gross icterus
Order Code
AIAES
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB7013
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
86255(x12)
84182
Billing Code
671374;671375
CPT Statement
Methodology
Cell Binding Assay (CBA), Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA), Western Blot (WB), Immunoblot (IB)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Adminstration.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
200 First Street SW
Rochester MN, 55905
Department
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday, Reflex tests varies; Report available: 8 - 12 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic screw-cap vial
Patient Preparation
For optimal antibody detection, specimen collection is recommended prior to initiation of immunosuppressant medication or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) treatment.
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature
Limitations
This test should not be requested for patients who have recently received radioisotopes, therapeutically or diagnostically, because of potential assay interference.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum from serum separator tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemic, gross icterus
Result Information
Methodology
Cell Binding Assay (CBA), Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA), Western Blot (WB), Immunoblot (IB)
Testing Laboratory
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday, Reflex tests varies; Report available: 8 - 12 days