Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC06128Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Anti-Hu, Ri, Yo Antibody Profile, CSF
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Evaluation of patients with suspected paraneoplastic neurologic syndrome such as encephalomyelitis
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp in accordance with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Immunofluorescence, Immunoblot)
Biomarkers
Anti-Hu Ab
ProteinOther
Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
Anti-Ri Ab
ProteinOther
Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
PCA Type-1 (Anti-Yo) Ab
ProteinOther
Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 94818-2 - Paraneoplastic Ab Pnl CSF IF
Result Codes
- 44768-0 - Hu1 Ab CSF Ql IF
- 56959-0 - Hu2 Ab CSF Ql IF
- 14247-1 - Purkinje Cells Ab CSF Ql IF
Result Turnaround Time
4-6 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Sterile plastic tube
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis; grossly lipemic; gross icterus
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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