Dysautonomia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
DYS2
Test Summary
Investigating idiopathic dysautonomia symptoms. Directing a focused search for cancer in patients with idiopathic dysautonomia.
Aliases
N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
4 mL serum from red top tube
Minimum Volume
2.5 mL
Instructions
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic screw-cap vial
Patient Preparation
For optimal antibody detection, specimen collection is recommended before starting 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
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemic, gross icterus
Order Code
DYS2
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB7014
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
86255(x7)
83519
Billing Code
671376;671377
CPT Statement
Methodology
Cell Binding Assay (CBA), Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA), Radioimmunoassay (RIA), Western Blot (WB), Immunoblot (IB)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinis in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
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
4 mL serum from red top tube
Minimum Volume
2.5 mL
Instructions
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic screw-cap vial
Patient Preparation
For optimal antibody detection, specimen collection is recommended before starting 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
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemic, gross icterus
Result Information
Methodology
Cell Binding Assay (CBA), Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA), Radioimmunoassay (RIA), 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