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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

Profiles that contain this test:	NeoComplete Paraneoplastic Profile with Recombx, NeoComplete Paraneoplastic Profile with Recombx (OLD)

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

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):	83519(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
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