NMO/AGP4 FACS, CSF
Test Summary
Diagnosis of a neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), Diagnosis of autoimmune AQP4 channelopathy, Distinguishing NMOSD from multiple sclerosis early in the course of disease
Aliases
- NMO (Neuromyelitis Optica), Aquaporin, Devic'
- s Antibody, Optic Neuritis Antibody, Transverse Myelitis Antibody
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL CSF
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: 72 Hours
- Refrigerated: 28 Days
- Frozen: 28 Days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
NMOFC
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6450
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86053
- 86256 if appropriate
Billing Code
- 650025
CPT Statement
Methodology
Flow Cytometry (FC)
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, Tuesday, Thursday; Report available: 5 - 8 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL CSF
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Sterile vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: 72 Hours
- Refrigerated: 28 Days
- Frozen: 28 Days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Flow Cytometry (FC)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; Report available: 5 - 8 days