Encephalopathy Autoimmune Evaluation Serum
Test Summary
Evaluating new onset encephalopathy (noninfectious or metabolic) comprising confusional states, psychosis, delirium, memory loss, hallucinations, movement disorders, sensory or motor complaints, seizures, dyssomnias, ataxias, nausea, vomiting, inappropriate antidiuresis, coma, dysautonomia's, or hypoventilation in serum specimens
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
4 mL serum collected in a red top tube
Minimum Volume
2.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
For optimal antibody detection, specimen collection is recommended prior to initiation of immunosuppressant medication or intravenous immunoglobulin treatment.
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: 72 Hours
- Refrigerated: 28 Days
- Frozen: 28 Days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum collected in a serum separator tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, gross icterus
Order Code
ENS2
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6504
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86341
- 86255 x 23
- 83519-ARBI (if appropriate)
- 84182-AGNBS (if appropriate)
- 86255-AINCS (if appropriate)
- 86256-AMPIS (if appropriate)
- 84182-AMIBS (if appropriate)
- 84182-AN1BS (if appropriate)
- 84182-AN2BS (if appropriate)
- 84182-CRMWS (if appropriate)
- 86255-DPPCS (if appropriate)
- 86256-DPPTS (if appropriate)
- 86256-GABIS (if appropriate)
- 86255-GFACS (if appropriate)
- 86256-GFATS (if appropriate)
- 86255-IG5CS (if appropriate)
- 86256-IG5TS (if appropriate)
- 86255-GL1CS (if appropriate)
- 86256-GL1TS (if appropriate)
- 86255-NFHCS (if appropriate)
- 86256-NIFTS (if appropriate)
- 86255-NFLCS (if appropriate)
- 86256-NMDIS (if appropriate)
- 84182-PC1BS (if appropriate)
- 84182-PCTBS (if appropriate)
Billing Code
- 650015
- 650014
CPT Statement
Methodology
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA),
Cell-Binding Assay (CBA),
Western Blot (WB),
Immunoblot (IB),
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Cell-Binding Assay (CBA),
Western Blot (WB),
Immunoblot (IB),
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
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
200 First Street SW
Rochester MN, 55905
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday; Report available: 8 -12 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
4 mL serum collected in a red top tube
Minimum Volume
2.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
For optimal antibody detection, specimen collection is recommended prior to initiation of immunosuppressant medication or intravenous immunoglobulin treatment.
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: 72 Hours
- Refrigerated: 28 Days
- Frozen: 28 Days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum collected in a serum separator tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, gross icterus
Billing
CPT Code
- 86341
- 86255 x 23
- 83519-ARBI (if appropriate)
- 84182-AGNBS (if appropriate)
- 86255-AINCS (if appropriate)
- 86256-AMPIS (if appropriate)
- 84182-AMIBS (if appropriate)
- 84182-AN1BS (if appropriate)
- 84182-AN2BS (if appropriate)
- 84182-CRMWS (if appropriate)
- 86255-DPPCS (if appropriate)
- 86256-DPPTS (if appropriate)
- 86256-GABIS (if appropriate)
- 86255-GFACS (if appropriate)
- 86256-GFATS (if appropriate)
- 86255-IG5CS (if appropriate)
- 86256-IG5TS (if appropriate)
- 86255-GL1CS (if appropriate)
- 86256-GL1TS (if appropriate)
- 86255-NFHCS (if appropriate)
- 86256-NIFTS (if appropriate)
- 86255-NFLCS (if appropriate)
- 86256-NMDIS (if appropriate)
- 84182-PC1BS (if appropriate)
- 84182-PCTBS (if appropriate)
Billing Code
- 650015
- 650014
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA),
Cell-Binding Assay (CBA),
Western Blot (WB),
Immunoblot (IB),
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Cell-Binding Assay (CBA),
Western Blot (WB),
Immunoblot (IB),
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday; Report available: 8 -12 days