Neuromyelitis Optica/Aquaporin-4-IgG
| Label Mnemonic: | NMOIGGCSF |
| Epic code: | LAB8503 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
CSF
Collection Medium:
) |
| CSF collection kit |
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 3.0 mL of spinal fluid
Absolute Minimum: 2.0 mL of spinal fluid
Absolute Minimum: 2.0 mL of spinal fluid
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.Testing Schedule:
Include relevant clinical information, name, phone number, mailing
address, and e-mail address (if applicable) of ordering physician.
Turn Around
Time:
4 days upon receipt in reference laboratory
Reference Range:
Negative
Comments:
Useful for:
*Diagnosis of a neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD)
*Diagnosis of autoimmune AQP4 channelopathy
*Distinguishing NMOSD from multiple sclerosis early in the course
of disease
ALGORITHM: When the results of this assay require further evaluation, the titer assay will be performed at an additional charge.
*Diagnosis of a neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD)
*Diagnosis of autoimmune AQP4 channelopathy
*Distinguishing NMOSD from multiple sclerosis early in the course
of disease
ALGORITHM: When the results of this assay require further evaluation, the titer assay will be performed at an additional charge.
Methodology:
Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting Assay (FACS)
CPT Code:
86255
86256-NMO/AQP4-IgG FACS titer (if appropriate)
86256-NMO/AQP4-IgG FACS titer (if appropriate)
See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery