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Test Catalog
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NeoSensory Neuropathy Paraneoplastic Profile with Recombx™ |
#436 |
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| Type of Disorder: |
Paraneoplastic Disorders |
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| Typical Presentation: |
Rapidly progressive sensorimotor neuropathy |
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| Disease(s) tested for: |
Paraneoplastic neurological disorders (PNDs), Stiff Person Syndrome |
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| Test Details |
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| Test Code: |
436 |
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| Profile includes: |
Recombx™ CV2 Antibody Test, Recombx™ Hu Autoantibody Test, Amphiphysin Antibody Test
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| Informed Consent Required: |
No |
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| Medicare ABN Required: |
No |
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| Technical Information |
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| Utility: |
Detection of anti-CV2 and anti-Hu autoantibodies using recombinant human antigens; Amphiphysin using western blot |
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| Methodology: |
Western blot and ELISA |
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| Reference Value: |
Please see individual test listings |
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| Patents: |
7,329,499, 6,193,948, 5,807,705 |
| CPT Coding |
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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.
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| Stacked CPT Code(s): |
83520(1), 84182(1), 84181(1) |
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| Shipping Considerations |
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| Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form. |
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| Preferred Specimen Requirements |
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Serum |
| Minimum Volume: |
2ml |
| Collection Tube: |
Red top |
| Minimum Volume: |
10 ml |
| Collection Tube: |
red top |
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| Storage Conditions: |
Refrigerate if not shipped same day. Serum stable up to three days. Ship whole blood immediately. |
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| Shipping Conditions: |
Room temperature, avoid freezing. Ship same day. |
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| Test Turnaround: |
7-14 days |
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