Orderable Name SP7CC Septin-7 Antibody, Cell-Binding Assay, Spinal Fluid
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
-ENC2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune /Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
-MDC2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune /Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
-MAC1 / Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Useful For
Detecting septin-7 IgG by cell-binding assay using cerebrospinal fluid specimens
Testing Algorithm
If the indirect immunofluorescence pattern suggests septin-7, then this test and septin-7 antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
-ENC2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune /Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
-MDC2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune /Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
-MAC1 / Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Cell-Binding Assay (CBA)
Specimen Type
CSFSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
CSF | 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 a reflex. For more information see:
-ENC2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune /Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
-MDC2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune /Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
-MAC1 / Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
5 to 10 daysCPT Code Information
86255