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Amphiphysin Antibody IgG

Order Code
821258
CPT
83516
Test Details
Synonyms

Stiff-man, Progressive encephalomyelitis

TAT

15 days

Methodology

Qualitative Immunoblot

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects antibodies linked to paraneoplastic neurological syndromes. Common in stiff-person syndrome or small cell lung cancer.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Gel barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Separate Serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL Serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 30 days
Order Code
821258
CPT
83516
Test Details
Synonyms

Stiff-man, Progressive encephalomyelitis

TAT

15 days

Methodology

Qualitative Immunoblot

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects antibodies linked to paraneoplastic neurological syndromes. Common in stiff-person syndrome or small cell lung cancer.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Gel barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Separate Serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL Serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 30 days