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HelpOrderable Name PDETS Phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A) IgG, Tissue Immunofluorescence Titer, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
DMS2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
EPS2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
MDS2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Useful For
Reporting an end titer result from phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A) in serum specimens
Evaluation of autoimmune/paraneoplastic neurological syndromes among patients presenting with movement disorders and encephalopathy
Testing Algorithm
If the indirect immunofluorescence (IFA) pattern suggests phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A) IgG, then the PDE10A antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
DMS2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
EPS2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
MDS2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen 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 |
| Thawing** | Cold OK; Warm OK |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
DMS2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
EPS2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
MDS2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
<1:240
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
5 to 10 daysCPT Code Information
86256