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HelpTest ID NBLD0563 N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Antibody IgG, CSF Reflex to Titer
Specimen Type/Requirements
CSF collected in either a CSF tube, sterile container or Red top (serum w/o gel) tube.
Test is affected by hemolysis and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.15 mL |
Performed Test Frequency
Tuesday and Friday
Report Available
1 – 5 days
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Cell-Based Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (CBA-IFA)
Performing Lab
ARUP
CPT
86255
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 22530 | N-Methyl -D-Aspartate Receptor Ab,CSF |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 48 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks | preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Additional Information
If NMDA CSF Antibody is positive, then an NMDA CSF Antibody IgG titer is reported at an additional charge.
AKA
NMDA
Anti-NMDA
Glutamate Receptor Antibodies