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Sensory Neuropathy Profile-xp #263
Type of Disorder: Peripheral Neuropathy
Typical Presentation: Peripheral neuropathy with predominant sensory symptoms
Disease(s) tested for: Hu paraneoplastic syndrome, Anti-MAG neuropathy, Anti-Sulfatide neuropathy, GALOP syndrome, Sensory neuropathy
Test Details
Test Code: 263
Profile includes: GALOP™ Antibody Test, MAG 'Dual Antigen'® Autoantibody Test, Recombx™ Hu Autoantibody Test, Sulfatide Autoantibody Test
Informed Consent Required: No
Technical Information
Utility: Detection of anti-MAG, anti-SGPG and anti-Sulfatide antibodies. Detection of anti-Hu antibodies using recombinant human antigens. Detection of serum IgM binding to anti-GALOP antigen.
Methodology: ELISA and Western blot
Reference Value: Please refer to Reference Value for each test
Patents: 6,599,756, 6,951,763 , 6,193,948, 6,121,004, 5,807,705, 6,020,140
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): 83516(1), 83520(6)
CPT 2013: 83516(1), 83520(6)
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
Minimum Volume: 2ml
Collection Tube: Red top
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
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