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HelpTest ID NCDCC Neurochondrin Antibody, Cell-Binding Assay, Spinal Fluid
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
-DMC2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
-ENC2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
-EPC2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
-MAC1 / Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
-MDC2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
-PCDEC / Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalopathy/CNS Disorder Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Secondary ID
615864Useful For
Evaluating neurochondrin-IgG by cell-binding assay using spinal fluid from patients presenting with cerebellar and brainstem syndrome
Testing Algorithm
If the indirect immunofluorescence (IFA) pattern suggests neurochondrin, then this test and neurochondrin antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
Specimen Type
CSFSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
-DMC2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
-ENC2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
-EPC2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
-MAC1 / Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
-MDC2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
-PCDEC / Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalopathy/CNS Disorder Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
5 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86255