Individuals on Interferon?-1 therapy, both 1a and 1b
Disease(s) tested for:
Multiple sclerosis
Test Details
Test Code:
194
Informed Consent Required:
No
Medicare ABN Required:
No
Special Notes:
Sample needs to be collected either before treatment with interferon or more than 24 hours following the most recent dose. Patient should not be on steroid therapy for at least two weeks prior to testing.
Technical Information
Utility:
Detection of binding and neutralizing antibodies to interferon?-1
Methodology:
Viral cytopathic effect assay
Reference Value:
For NAbs; Normal titer: >20 Mild/Moderate titer: 21-60 High titer >60
CPT Code(s):
83520(1), 86382(1), 87253(1), 83912(1)
Shipping Considerations
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
Shipping Conditions:
Room temperature, avoid freezing. Ship within 24 hours of drawing.
