Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD73243Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Yo Antibody Screen with Reflex to Titer and Western Blot
Also known as: Neuronal Nuclear (Yo) Antibody, Purkinje Cell
Clinical Use
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Purkinje Cell (Yo) antibody is found in approximately half of patients with paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration and is associated with ovarian, uterine, small cell lung carcinomas, and Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA))
Biomarkers
3 components
Yo Antibody Screen (IFA) • Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)Yo Antibody Western Blot (reflex) • Western BlotYo Antibody Titer (reflex) • Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Result Turnaround Time
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 21 days |
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