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Clinical System Name
CSF Anti Neuronal Antibody
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Cerebral Spinal Fluid
Container(s): CSF Tube
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note:
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: Put CSF sample in a plastic tube affixed with a large Cerner label in the CPA -20 freezer, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Place sample in sterile screw-topped container and freeze at -20 C.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Room temp |
|
| Refrigerated | 14 d | |
| Frozen |
Indefinitely |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington Medical Center
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Immunology Laboratory
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Synonyms
Neuronal Antibodies, CSF
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N |
Collected daily; set up M & W |
2 - 5 d |
Methodology
Method: Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Analytical Volume: 1.0 mL CSF
Limitations:
Reference Range
| CSF | 0 - 1.0 Units |
CPT Codes
83520
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: |
Anti Neuronal Cell Antibody, CSF |
| Reference Test Number: |
CANEUR |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday - Friday with the UW courier. |