- YENCES
Encephalopathy, Autoimmune Evaluation, Serum
Specimen:
Test Code
YENCES
Specimen Name
Encephalopathy, Autoimmune Evaluation, Serum
Collect
2-Plain Red Top
Also acceptable SST
Also acceptable SST
Submit
4 mLs (Min: 2.5 mL) Serum Refrigerated
Special Handling
For optimal antibody detection, specimen collection is recommended before starting immunosuppressant medication or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) treatment. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a standard transport tube.
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis, lipemia, icterus.
Stability
Ambient 72 hours; Refrigerated 28 days; Frozen 28 days
Methodology
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA), Cell Binding Assay (CBA), Western Blot (WB), Immunoblot (IB), Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Performed
Sunday - Saturday; Reflex tests Varies
Reported
8-14 days
CPT Codes
- 86255 x23
- 86341
- there will be additional CPTs if reflexed.
Components
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Additional Information
https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/-/media/it-mmfiles/Special-Instructions/C/1/5/neurology-request-form
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