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HelpTest Code LAB3351 NMDA Receptor Antibody, IgG with Reflex to Titer
Additional Codes
NMDA w/Rflx
Clinical System Name
NMDA Receptor Antibody, IgG with Reflex to Titer
Synonyms
Anti-GluN1; Anti-NMDA; Anti-NR1; Glutamate Receptor Antibodies; N-Methyl D-Aspartate Ab; NMDA R; NMDA Receptor Ab; NMDA Reflex; NMDA Titer
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.4 mL
Note: Deliver to Main Lab within ONE hour.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: CSF or plasma. Contaminated, Hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: Separate serum from cells within TWO hours of collection, aliquot 0.15 - 1.0 mL serum. Place in CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Separate serum from cells within TWO hours of collection, aliquot 0.15 - 1.0 mL serum and refrigerate. Send to Main Lab ASAP.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room temp |
48 h |
| Refrigerated | 2 w | |
| Frozen |
1 y |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | T and F | 1 - 5 d |
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1221
Phone Number: (800) 522-2787
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
86255
If Reflexed, Add 86256
Methodology
Method: Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Analytical Volume: 0.15 mL
Limitations:
Reference Range
| < 1:10 |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | N-methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Antibody, IgG, Serum with Reflex to Titer |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the ARUP courier. |