Test Code LAB21020 NMO AQP4 FACS, S
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
NMOSE
Collection Requirements
Centrifuge, remove serum from cells and send 3.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Refer To
Warde Medical LaboratoryPrimary Collection Container
Red top
Alternate Collection Container
Serum separator tube (SST)
Transport
Refrigerated
Processing
6-9 days
Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
Minimum Testing Volume
2.0 mL
Reference Range
Negative
Methodology
Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting Assay (FACS)
Performed
Warde
Reported
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
CPT Codes
86053, plus 86053 if reflexed to titer, at additional cost.