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HelpTest ID SP5CS Septin-5 Antibody, Cell Binding Assay, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see MDS2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Secondary ID
615869Useful For
Detecting septin-5 IgG by cell-binding assay using serum specimens
Testing Algorithm
If the indirect immunofluorescence (IFA) pattern suggests septin-5, then this test and septin-5 antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | 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 MDS2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum.
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
5 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86255