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NMO/AGP4 FACS, CSF

Order Code: NMOFC

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, reflex to 86256 at an additional charge

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

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; Report available: 5 - 8 days