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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 Code(s): 84181(1)
Shipping Considerations
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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