Autoimmune Paraneoplastic Panel Spinal Fluid
8 days
Immunofluorescence, Immunoblot
If reflex test is performed, additional charges/CPT codes may apply
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Used to identify autoantibodies associated with immune-mediated epilepsy, where seizures result from an autoimmune attack on the nervous system. It helps distinguish autoimmune epilepsy from other seizure disorders and guide treatment with immunotherapy.
CSF
2 mL
Sterile plastic 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.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |