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Amphiphysin Antibody Test #427
Type of Disorder: Paraneoplastic Disorders
Typical Presentation: Sensory neuropathy, limbic encephalitis, cerebellar degeneration, Stiff-person syndrome
Disease(s) tested for: Paraneoplastic neurological disorders (PNDs), Stiff Person Syndrome
Test Details
Test Code: 427
Profiles that contain this test: NeoCerebellar Degeneration Paraneoplastic Profile with Recombx, NeoComplete Paraneoplastic Profile with Recombx, NeoEncephalitis Paraneoplastic Profile with Recombx, NeoSensory Neuropathy Paraneoplastic Profile with Recombx™
Informed Consent Required: No
Medicare ABN Required: No
Technical Information
Utility: Detection of Amphiphysin antibodies
Methodology: Western Blot
Reference Value: Positive/Negative
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): 84181(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: 2 ml
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
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