Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD03912Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
NeoCerebellar Degeneration Paraneoplastic Profile with Recombx®
Also known as: PCA1, ANNA-1, Ma2, Ma1, PNM1
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Anti‑CV2, anti‑Hu, anti‑Ma, anti‑Ta, anti‑Ri, anti‑Yo, anti‑Zic4 antibodies, and anti‑GAD65 are found in patients with acute or subacute symptoms of cerebellar degeneration including gait ataxia, nystagmus and/or dysarthria, and opsoclonus/myoclonus. This semi‑quantitative assay may be useful in monitoring therapeutic responses in select cases.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
7 targets
CV2GAD65HuMa/TaRiYoZic4
Result Turnaround Time
7-10 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL (0.5 mL minimum)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Red‑top tube or Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Collection Instructions
Serum must be separated from whole blood within 48 hours of collection
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |