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LEMS Antibody Test	#475

Test Details

Type of Disorder:	Paraneoplastic Disorders

Typical Presentation:	Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome, muscle weakness and fatigue

Disease(s) tested for:	Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome


Test Code:	475

Informed Consent Required:	No

Medicare ABN Required:	No

Special Notes:	N/A

Technical Information

Utility:	Detection of antibodies to voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCC), P/Q type

Methodology:	Immunoprecipitation

Reference Value:	Negative: < 71 pmol/L; Borderline: > 71-140 pmol/L; Positive: >140 pmol/L

CPT Code(s):	83519(1), 83912(1)

Patents:	N/A

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 two weeks. Ship whole blood immediately.

Shipping Conditions:	Room temperature, avoid freezing. Ship same day.

Test Turnaround:	7-14 days

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