Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC85906Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Anti-Hu, Ri, Yo Antibody Profile, Serum
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Evaluation of patients with suspected paraneoplastic neurologic syndrome such as encephalomyelitis.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This test has been developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Therefore, its performance and clinical utility must be interpreted cautiously.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Immunofluorescence (IFA))
Biomarkers
Anti-Hu Ab
ProteinOther
Other • Categorical (e.g., Positive / Negative / Indeterminate)
Anti-Ri Ab
ProteinOther
Other • Categorical (e.g., Positive / Negative / Indeterminate)
Anti-Yo Ab
ProteinOther
Other • Categorical (e.g., Positive / Negative / Indeterminate)
LOINC Codes
Result Codes
- 49738-8 - Hu Ab Ser Ql IF
- 43187-4 - Hu2 Ab Ser Ql IF
- 84924-0 - PCA-1 Ab Ser Ql IF
- 94389-4 - Hu1 IgG Ser Ql Line blot
- 94387-8 - Hu2 IgG Ser Ql Line blot
- 94271-4 - PCA-1 IgG Ser Ql Line blot
Result Turnaround Time
3-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Serum from a red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or serum transfer tube
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis; grossly lipemic
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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