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Test Directory Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid

Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid

Order Code:

MDC2

Test Summary

Evacuating patients with suspected paraneoplastic or other autoimmune movement disorders including patients with ataxia, brainstem encephalitis, chorea, dyskinesias, myoclonus, and parkinsonism using spinal fluid specimens.

Aliases

N/A

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

Vial 1 preferred

Preferred Specimen

4 mL CSF in a sterile vial

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Instructions

N/A

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

Any collection vial

Unacceptable Specimens

Gross hemolysis, gross lipemic, gross icterus

Order Code

MDC2

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB 7016

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

86255(x26); 84182; 86341; 0432U

Billing Code

671378;671379

CPT Statement

Methodology

Cell Binding Assay (CBA), Indirect Immunoflurescence Assay (IFA), Radioimmunoassay (RIA), 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 Administration.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories
200 First Street SW
Rochester MN, 55905

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

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