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Recombx™ Hu Antibody Test #120
Type of Disorder: Paraneoplastic Disorders
Typical Presentation: Acute onset of symptoms of sensory neuropathy, limbic encephalitis and/or cerebellar degeneration
Disease(s) tested for: Hu paraneoplastic syndrome
Test Details
Test Code: 120
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™, SensoriMotor Neuropathy Profile-Complete, Sensory Neuropathy Profile-xp, Small Fiber Painful Axonal Neuropathy Profile
Informed Consent Required: No
Medicare ABN Required: No
Special Notes: N/A
Technical Information
Utility: Detection of anti-Hu antibodies using recombinant human antigens
Methodology: Western blot and ELISA
Reference Value: Negative
CPT Code(s): 83520(1)
Patents: 5,603,934 & 5,807,705
Shipping Considerations
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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