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HelpTest Code NEURONL AB Anti Neuronal Antibodies
Additional Codes
This test is for blood only. For CSF samples see "CSF Anti Neuronal Antibody".
Clinical System Name
Anti Neuronal Antibodies
Synonyms
Neuronal Ab
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red, Gold SST, or Gold Microtainer
Preferred Vol: 3.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note: This test does not require both serum and CSF but UW Immunology Lab recommends obtaining both samples from the patient within several hours of each other for a more useful result.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage Location: Spin, freeze 1.0 mL serum (0.5 mL min.) in an aliquot tube affixed with a large Cerner label in the -20°C freezer, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Spin, aliquot and, freeze serum. Transport frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room Temp | |
| Refrigerated | 14 d | |
| Frozen | >14 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M, W | 2 - 5 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington Medical Center
Department of Laboratory Medicine
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
83520
Methodology
Method: Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
Serum: 0 - 54 Units
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Anti Neuronal Cell Antibody |
| Reference Test Number: | ANEUR |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday with the UW courier. |