Paraneoplastic Autoantibody Profile, Spinal Fluid
Also known as: Autoimmune Paraneoplastic Panel, Paraneoplastic CSF, Paraneoplastic Syndrome Test
Use
This test is used for the detection of antineuronal autoantibodies that help in the diagnosis of paraneoplastic syndromes.
Special Instructions
If a reflex test is performed, additional charges/CPT codes may apply. Consider a comprehensive Autoimmune Neurology test if an autoimmune neurological condition is suspected to be shared by multiple antibodies or has overlapping features of paraneoplastic syndrome or several autoimmune neuropathies.
Limitations
A negative paraneoplastic autoantibody result does not rule out all clinically relevant antibodies. Additional phenotype-specific profiles (for encephalopathy, dementia, myelopathy, or axonal neuropathy) may be required for comprehensive evaluation. This test has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration and operates under CLIA requirements.
Methodology
Immunoassay (Immunofluorescence)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 94818-2
- 56850-1
- 44768-0
- 56959-0
- 90836-8
- 14247-1
- 90843-4
- 90845-9
- 90815-2
- 63216-6
- 90827-7
- 90820-2
- 90830-1
Result Turnaround Time
4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Sterile plastic tube
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
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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