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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.

Primary 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.