Autoimmune Paraneoplastic Panel
8 days
Immunofluorescence, Immunoblot
If reflex testing is performed, concomitant CPT codes/charges will apply
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Detects autoantibodies associated with paraneoplastic neurological syndromes (PNS), which our when the immune system mistakenly attacks the nervous system in response to cancer. It helps identify underlying malignancies such as small cell lung cancer or ovarian tumors.
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 |