Casandra
Casandra Test Code AR09725Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Aquaporin‑4 Receptor Antibody (Change effective as of 05/20/24: Refer to 2013320)
Also known as: AQP4
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Not provided.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Multiplex Protein Panel)
Biomarkers
Aquaporin‑4 antibody IgG (AQP4 IgG)
OtherCBA‑IFA screen • Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
LOINC Codes
Result Codes
- 63439-4
Result Turnaround Time
1-6 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Container
Serum separator tube (SST) or plain red tube
Collection Instructions
Collect serum in SST or plain red tube; transfer 1 mL serum to ARUP standard transport tube
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Contaminated
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 month |
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