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Dysautonomia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum

Order Code: 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

Serum from a serum separator tube

Unacceptable Specimens

Gross hemolysis
Gross lipemic
Gross icterus

Order Code

DYS2

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB7014

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

86255 (x8)

Billing Code

671376

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

Mayo Clinic Laboratories
200 First Street SW
Rochester MN, 55905

Department

N/A

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Sunday, Reflex tests varies: Report available: 8 - 12 days