Test Currently Unavailable
The Botulinum Toxin Type A Antibody Test is currently unavailable. Presently, we are not accepting orders for the test. Please contact Client Services with any questions. They can be reached at (800) 394-4493, option 2.
Individuals not responsive to botulinum toxin type A treatment
Disease(s) tested for:
Monitoring test for therapy
Test Details
Test Code:
113
Informed Consent Required:
No
Medicare ABN Required:
No
Special Notes:
Immunosuppressive agents could interfere with the analysis.
Technical Information
Utility:
Detects antibodies to botulinum toxin type A
Methodology:
Western blot
Reference Value:
Negative
Patents:
N/A
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):
84182(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:
2ml
Collection Tube:
Red top
Storage Conditions:
Refrigerate
Shipping Conditions:
Room temperature, avoid freezing. Ship within 24 hours of drawing.
