Autoimmune Myelopathy Profile

CPT: 84182; 86051; 86255(x15); 86341; 86362
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Expected Turnaround Time

5 - 7 days


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Specimen Requirements


Specimen

Serum (gel barrier tube or red-top tube)


Volume

2 mL


Minimum Volume

1 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)


Container

Gel barrier tube, serum transfer tube


Stability Requirements

TemperaturePeriod
Room temperature14 days
Refrigerated14 days
Frozen14 days
Freeze/thaw cyclesStable x3

Causes for Rejection

Gross hemolysis; grossly lipemic; gross icetrus


Test Details


Use

This test can assist in the diagnosis (paraneoplastic or idiopathic autoimmune) and aid distinction from other causes of myelopathy (sarcoidosis, vascular disease, multiple sclerosis). Early testing may assist in early diagnosis of occult cancer, prompt initiation of immune therapies, or both.


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.


Methodology

Immunofluorescence, EIA, Immunoblot


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