Test Directory
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| HUCSF | ||||
| Test Name | ||||
| Neuronal Nuclear Autoantibody, CSF | ||||
| CPT Codes | ||||
| 83520 | ||||
| Expected Turnaround Time | ||||
| 3 - 5 days | ||||
| Clinical Utility | ||||
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Anti-Hu (ANNA1) antibody is found in 5-10% patients with small cell carcinoma of the lung and are associated with paraneoplastic encephalomyelitis and sensory neuropathy. This semi-quantitative assay may be useful in monitoring therapeutic responses in select cases. |
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| Specimen and Container Info | ||||
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Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal Fluid
Collection Container: Sterile, Non-additive Container (CSF) Desired Specimen Volume: 2 mL |
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| Transport Instructions | ||||
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Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. |
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| Methodology | ||||
| Automated Nanoliter Scale Immunoassay | ||||
| Reference Intervals | ||||
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See patient report. |
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| Reference Lab | ||||
| Athena | ||||
| Testing Schedule | ||||
| Varies | ||||
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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