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Recombx™ CAR (Anti-Recoverin) Autoantibody Test	#118

Test Details

Type of Disorder:	Paraneoplastic Disorders

Typical Presentation:	Acute retinopathy including vision loss, photosensitivity and night blindness

Disease(s) tested for:	Cancer associated retinopathy


Test Code:	118

Profiles that contain this test:	NeoComplete Paraneoplastic Profile with Recombx

Informed Consent Required:	No


Technical Information

Utility:	Detection of anti-CAR antibodies using recombinant human antigens

Methodology:	Western blot

Reference Value:	Negative

Patents:	5,786,451
CPT Coding

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Stacked CPT Code(s):	84182(1)

CPT 2013:	84182(1)

Shipping Considerations

Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.

Preferred Specimen Requirements
Type:	Serum
Minimum Volume:	2ml
Collection Tube:	Red top

Alternate Specimen Requirements
Type:	Whole blood
Minimum Volume:	10ml
Collection Tube:	red top

Storage Conditions:	Refrigerate if not shipped same day. Serum stable up to three days. Ship whole blood immediately.

Shipping Conditions:	Room temperature, avoid freezing. Ship same day.

Test Turnaround:	7-14 days