Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Additional Codes
LAB3967
Ordering Guidance
Multiple neurological phenotype-specific autoimmune/paraneoplastic evaluations are available. For more information as well as phenotype-specific testing options, see Autoimmune Neurology Test Ordering Guide.
When more than one evaluation is ordered on the same order number, the duplicate test will be canceled.
For a list of antibodies performed with each evaluation, see Autoimmune Neurology Antibody Matrix.
This test should not be requested for patients who have recently received radioisotopes, therapeutically or diagnostically, because of potential assay interference. The specific waiting period before specimen collection will depend on the isotope administered, the dose given, and the clearance rate in the individual patient. Specimens will be screened for radioactivity prior to analysis. Radioactive specimens received in the laboratory will be held 1 week and assayed if sufficiently decayed or canceled if radioactivity remains.
Necessary Information
Provide the following information:
-Relevant clinical information
-Ordering healthcare professional's name, phone number, mailing address, and email address
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: For optimal antibody detection, specimen collection is recommended prior to initiation of immunosuppressant medication or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) treatment.
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732) with the specimen.
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEPSI | Epilepsy, Interpretation, S | No | Yes |
| AMPCS | AMPA-R Ab CBA, S | No | Yes |
| AMPHS | Amphiphysin Ab, S | No | Yes |
| AGN1S | Anti-Glial Nuclear Ab, Type 1 | No | Yes |
| ANN1S | Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 1 | No | Yes |
| ANN2S | Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 2 | No | Yes |
| ANN3S | Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 3 | No | Yes |
| CS2CS | CASPR2-IgG CBA, S | No | Yes |
| CRMS | CRMP-5-IgG, S | No | Yes |
| DPPCS | DPPX Ab CBA, S | No | Yes |
| GABCS | GABA-B-R Ab CBA, S | No | Yes |
| GD65S | GAD65 Ab Assay, S | Yes | Yes |
| GFAIS | GFAP IFA, S | No | Yes |
| LG1CS | LGI1-IgG CBA, S | No | Yes |
| GL1IS | mGluR1 Ab IFA, S | No | Yes |
| NCDIS | Neurochondrin IFA, S | No | Yes |
| NMDCS | NMDA-R Ab CBA, S | No | Yes |
| PCAB2 | Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab Type 2 | No | Yes |
| PCATR | Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab Type Tr | No | Yes |
| PDEIS | PDE10A Ab IFA, S | No | Yes |
| T46IS | TRIM46 Ab IFA, S | No | Yes |
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGNBS | AGNA-1 Immunoblot, S | No | No |
| AMPIS | AMPA-R Ab IF Titer Assay, S | No | No |
| AMIBS | Amphiphysin Immunoblot, S | No | No |
| AN1BS | ANNA-1 Immunoblot, S | No | No |
| AN2BS | ANNA-2 Immunoblot, S | No | No |
| CRMWS | CRMP-5-IgG Western Blot, S | Yes | No |
| DPPTS | DPPX Ab IFA Titer, S | No | No |
| GABIS | GABA-B-R Ab IF Titer Assay, S | No | No |
| GFACS | GFAP CBA, S | No | No |
| GFATS | GFAP IFA Titer, S | No | No |
| GL1CS | mGluR1 Ab CBA, S | No | No |
| GL1TS | mGluR1 Ab IFA Titer, S | No | No |
| NMDIS | NMDA-R Ab IF Titer Assay, S | No | No |
| PCTBS | PCA-Tr Immunoblot, S | No | No |
| AGNTS | AGNA-1 Titer, S | No | No |
| AN1TS | ANNA-1 Titer, S | No | No |
| AN2TS | ANNA-2 Titer, S | No | No |
| AN3TS | ANNA-3 Titer, S | Yes | No |
| APHTS | Amphiphysin Ab Titer, S | No | No |
| CRMTS | CRMP-5-IgG Titer, S | No | No |
| NCDCS | Neurochondrin CBA, S | No | No |
| NCDTS | Neurochondrin IFA Titer, S | No | No |
| PC2TS | PCA-2 Titer, S | No | No |
| PCTTS | PCA-Tr Titer, S | No | No |
| PDETS | PDE10A Ab IFA Titer, S | No | No |
| T46CS | TRIM46 Ab CBA, S | No | No |
| T46TS | TRIM46 Ab IFA Titer, S | No | No |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
2.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
|
Test ID |
Reporting Name |
Methodology* |
Reference Value |
|
AEPSI |
Epilepsy, Interpretation, S |
Medical interpretation |
Interpretive report |
|
AMPCS |
AMPA-R Ab CBA, S |
CBA |
Negative |
|
AMPHS |
Amphiphysin Ab, S |
IFA |
Negative |
|
AGN1S |
Anti-Glial Nuclear Ab, Type 1 |
IFA |
Negative |
|
ANN1S |
Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 1 |
IFA |
Negative |
|
ANN2S |
Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 2 |
IFA |
Negative |
|
ANN3S |
Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 3 |
IFA |
Negative |
|
CS2CS |
CASPR2-IgG CBA, S |
CBA |
Negative |
|
CRMS |
CRMP-5-IgG, S |
IFA |
Negative |
|
DPPCS |
DPPX Ab CBA, S |
CBA |
Negative |
|
GABCS |
GABA-B-R Ab CBA, S |
CBA |
Negative |
|
GD65S |
GAD65 Ab Assay, S |
RIA |
≤0.02 nmol/L Reference values apply to all ages |
|
GFAIS |
GFAP IFA, S |
IFA |
Negative |
|
LG1CS |
LGI1-IgG CBA, S |
CBA |
Negative |
|
GL1IS |
mGluR1 Ab IFA, S |
IFA |
Negative |
|
NCDIS |
Neurochondrin IFA, S |
IFA |
Negative |
|
NMDCS |
NMDA-R Ab CBA, S |
CBA |
Negative |
|
PCAB2 |
Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab Type 2 |
IFA |
Negative |
|
PCATR |
Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab Type Tr |
IFA |
Negative |
|
PDEIS |
PDE10A Ab IFA, S |
IFA |
Negative |
|
T46IS |
TRIM46 Ab IFA, S |
IFA |
Negative |
Reflex Information:
|
Test ID |
Reporting Name |
Methodology* |
Reference Value |
|
AGNBS |
AGNA-1 Immunoblot, S |
IB |
Negative |
|
AGNTS |
AGNA-1 Titer, S |
IFA |
<1:240 |
|
AMPIS |
AMPA-R Ab IF Titer Assay, S |
IFA |
<1:240 |
|
AMIBS |
Amphiphysin Immunoblot, S |
IB |
Negative |
|
AN1BS |
ANNA-1 Immunoblot, S |
IB |
Negative |
|
AN1TS |
ANNA-1 Titer, S |
IFA |
<1:240 |
|
AN2BS |
ANNA-2 Immunoblot, S |
IB |
Negative |
|
AN2TS |
ANNA-2 Titer, S |
IFA |
<1:240 |
|
AN3TS |
ANNA-3 Titer, S |
IFA |
<1:240 |
|
APHTS |
Amphiphysin Ab Titer, S |
IFA |
<1:240 |
|
CRMTS |
CRMP-5-IgG Titer, S |
IFA |
<1:240 |
|
CRMWS |
CRMP-5-IgG Western Blot, S |
WB |
Negative |
|
DPPTS |
DPPX Ab IFA Titer, S |
IFA |
<1:240 |
|
GABIS |
GABA-B-R Ab IF Titer Assay, S |
IFA |
<1:240 |
|
GFACS |
GFAP CBA, S |
CBA |
Negative |
|
GFATS |
GFAP IFA Titer, S |
IFA |
<1:240 |
|
GL1CS |
mGluR1 Ab CBA, S |
CBA |
Negative |
|
GL1TS |
mGluR1 Ab IFA Titer, S |
IFA |
<1:240 |
|
NCDCS |
Neurochondrin CBA, S |
CBA |
Negative |
|
NCDTS |
Neurochondrin IFA Titer, S |
IFA |
<1:240 |
|
NMDIS |
NMDA-R Ab IF Titer Assay, S |
IFA |
<1:240 |
|
PC2TS |
PCA-2 Titer, S |
IFA |
<1:240 |
|
PCTBS |
PCA-Tr Immunoblot, S |
IB |
Negative |
|
PCTTS |
PCA-Tr Titer, S |
IFA |
<1:240 |
|
PDETS |
PDE10A Ab IFA Titer, S |
IFA |
<1:240 |
|
T46CS |
TRIM46 Ab CBA, S |
CBA |
Negative |
|
T46TS |
TRIM46 Ab IFA Titer, S |
IFA |
<1:240 |
*Methodology abbreviations:
Immunofluorescence assay (IFA)
Cell-binding assay (CBA)
Western blot (WB)
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Immunoblot (IB)
Neuron-restricted patterns of IgG staining that do not fulfill criteria for ANNA-1, ANNA-2, ANNA-3, PCA-2, or PCA-Tr may be reported as "unclassified anti-neuronal IgG." Complex patterns that include nonneuronal elements may be reported as "uninterpretable."
Note: CRMP-5 titers lower than 1:240 are detectable by recombinant CRMP-5 Western blot analysis. CRMP-5 Western blot analysis will be done on request on stored serum (held 4 weeks). This supplemental testing is recommended in cases of chorea, vision loss, cranial neuropathy, and myelopathy. Call the Neuroimmunology Laboratory at 800-533-1710 to request CRMP-5 Western blot.
Day(s) Performed
Profile tests: Monday through Sunday; Reflex tests: Varies
Report Available
8 to 12 daysSpecimen Retention Time
28 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86255 x 19
86341
84182-AGNBS (if appropriate)
86256-AGNTS (if appropriate)
86256-AMPIS (if appropriate)
84182-AMIBS (if appropriate)
84182-AN1BS (if appropriate)
86256-AN1TS (if appropriate)
84182-AN2BS (if appropriate)
86256-AN2TS (if appropriate)
86256-AN3TS (if appropriate)
86256-APHTS (if appropriate)
86256-CRMTS (if appropriate)
84182-CRMWS (if appropriate)
86256-DPPTS (if appropriate)
86256-GABIS (if appropriate)
86255-GFACS (if appropriate)
86256-GFATS (if appropriate)
86255-GL1CS (if appropriate)
86256-GL1TS (if appropriate)
86255-NCDCS (if appropriate)
86256-NCDTS (if appropriate)
86256-NMDIS (if appropriate)
86256-PC2TS (if appropriate)
84182-PCTBS (if appropriate)
86256-PCTTS (if appropriate)
86256-PDETS (if appropriate)
86255-T46CS (if appropriate)
86256-T46TS (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| EPS2 | Epilepsy, Autoimm/Paraneo, S | 94698-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 61516 | NMDA-R Ab CBA, S | 93503-1 |
| 61518 | AMPA-R Ab CBA, S | 93489-3 |
| 61519 | GABA-B-R Ab CBA, S | 93428-1 |
| 34259 | Epilepsy, Interpretation, S | 69048-7 |
| 89080 | AGNA-1, S | 84927-3 |
| 81722 | Amphiphysin Ab, S | 72327-0 |
| 80150 | ANNA-1, S | 33615-6 |
| 80776 | ANNA-2, S | 43187-4 |
| 83137 | ANNA-3, S | 43102-3 |
| 83077 | CRMP-5-IgG, S | 72504-4 |
| 81596 | GAD65 Ab Assay, S | 30347-9 |
| 83138 | PCA-2, S | 84925-7 |
| 83076 | PCA-Tr, S | 84926-5 |
| 64279 | LGI1-IgG CBA, S | 94287-0 |
| 64281 | CASPR2-IgG CBA, S | 94285-4 |
| 64933 | DPPX Ab CBA, S | 94676-4 |
| 64928 | mGluR1 Ab IFA, S | 94347-2 |
| 605155 | GFAP IFA, S | 94346-4 |
| 615867 | Neurochondrin IFA, S | 101452-1 |
| 616445 | TRIM46 Ab IFA, S | 105525-0 |
| 620068 | PDE10A Ab IFA, S | 103842-1 |
| 618898 | IFA Notes | 48767-8 |