Autoimmune Dementia Profile
Also known as: Autoimmune Dementia Panel, Paraneoplastic
Use
This test should be considered for the differential evaluation of patients who present with rapidly progressive dementia of undetermined etiology, especially with cognitive impairment and neuronal degeneration.
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. A negative result does not exclude an autoimmune dementia. Additional factors such as clinical context and repeat testing may be necessary for a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation.
Methodology
Immunoassay (Immunofluorescence)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 56850-1 - Imp & review of lab results
- 49738-8 - Hu Ab Ser Ql IF
- 43187-4 - Hu2 Ab Ser Ql IF
- 43102-3 - Hu3 Ab Ser Ql
- 84924-0 - PCA-1 Ab Ser Ql IF
- 84925-7 - PCA-2 Ab Ser Ql IF
- 84926-5 - PCA-Tr Ab Ser Ql IF
- 33422-7 - Amphiphysin Ab Ser Ql
- 43103-1 - CV2 IgG Ser-aCnc
- 84927-3 - Glial nuc type 1 Ab Ser Ql IF
- 82976-2 - DPPX IgG SerPl Ql IF
- 94347-2 - mGluR1 IgG Ser Ql IF
- 96476-7 - IgLON5 IgG Ser Ql IF
- 84929-9 - AMPAR1 Ab Ser Ql IF
- 84930-7 - AMPAR2 Ab Ser Ql IF
- 84931-5 - GABABR Ab Ser Ql IF
- 84928-1 - NMDAR1 Ab Ser Ql IF
- 94345-6 - GAD65 IgG+IgM Ser IA-sCnc
- 82979-6 - CASPR2 IgG SerPl Ql IF
- 82978-8 - LGI1 IgG SerPl Ql IF
Result Turnaround Time
5-7 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Gel barrier tube, serum transfer tube
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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