Orderable Name NF4FS Neurofascin-155 IgG4, Flow Cytometry, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
-CIDP / Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy/Nodopathy Evaluation, Serum
-DMNES / Peripheral Nervous System Demyelinating Neuropathy, Autoimmune Evaluation, Serum
Useful For
Evaluating patients with an underlying demyelinating neuropathy
Diagnosis of a neurofascin-155 IgG4 mediated neuropathy
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
-CIDP / Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy/Nodopathy Evaluation, Serum
-DMNES / Peripheral Nervous System Demyelinating Neuropathy, Autoimmune Evaluation, Serum
Flow Cytometry (FCM)
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
Frozen | 28 days | ||
Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
-CIDP / Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy/Nodopathy Evaluation, Serum
-DMNES / Peripheral Nervous System Demyelinating Neuropathy, Autoimmune Evaluation, Serum
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Friday
Report Available
5 to 8 daysCPT Code Information
86255