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HelpMyelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein (MOG-IgG1) Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting (FACS) Assay, Serum
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: For optimal antibody detection, specimen collection should occur prior to initiation of immunosuppressant medication.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following with the specimen:
-Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732)
-General Request (T239)
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOGTS | MOG FACS Titer, S | No | No |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
5 to 8 daysSpecimen Retention Time
28 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86363
86363-titer (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| MOGFS | MOG FACS, S | 90248-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 65563 | MOG FACS, S | 90248-6 |