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Paraneoplastic Antibodies (PCCA/ANNA) w/ Reflex to Titer

Specimen:

Collect

  • One SST

Also Acceptable:
  • One Red Top

Submit

  • 2 mL (Min:0.8 mL) Serum . Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.

Special Handling

  • Separate from cells within 2 hours of collection
  • PCCA/ANNA antibodies are screened by IFA. If the IFA screen is positive at 1:10, then a specific titer (PCCA or ANNA) and immunoblot will be added. Additional charges apply

Stability

Ambient: 1 Day(s); Refrigerated: 2 Week(s); Frozen: 12 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable

Methodology

  • Qualitative Immunoblot
  • Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody

Performed

Wednesday

Reported

3-11 Day(s)

CPT Codes

  • 86255

Components

  • 91657 - PARANEOPLASTIC ABS
Last Updated: October 7, 2024 @ 9:13 am

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