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HelpGlial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Alpha Subunit Antibody, Immunofluorescence Titer Assay, Spinal Fluid
Additional Codes
LAB2538
Necessary Information
Provide the following information:
-Relevant clinical information
-Ordering provider name, phone number, mailing address, and e-mail address
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information, see:
DMC2 / Dementia Autoimmune Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
ENC2 / Encephalopathy Autoimmune Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
EPC2 / Epilepsy Autoimmune Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
MAC1 / Autoimmune Myelopathy Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Type
CSFSpecimen Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information, see:
DMC2 / Dementia Autoimmune Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
ENC2 / Encephalopathy Autoimmune Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
EPC2 / Epilepsy Autoimmune Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
MAC1 / Autoimmune Myelopathy Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
<1:2
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
10 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86256
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| GFATC | GFAP IFA Titer, CSF | 93421-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 605134 | GFAP IFA Titer, CSF | 93421-6 |