Stiff-man, Progressive encephalomyelitis
15 days
Qualitative Immunoblot
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Detects antibodies linked to paraneoplastic neurological syndromes. Common in stiff-person syndrome or small cell lung cancer.
Serum
1 mL
Gel barrier tube
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.
Separate Serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL Serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |