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HelpTest Code CONCS Contactin-1 IgG Cell Binding Assay, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
-CIDP / Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy/Nodopathy Evaluation, Serum
-DMNES / Peripheral Nervous System Demyelinating Neuropathy, Autoimmune Evaluation, Serum
Patient Preparation: For optimal antibody detection, specimen collection is recommended to occur prior to starting immunosuppressant medication or intravenous immunoglobulin treatment (IVIg).
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | 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 part of a profile. For more information see:
-CIDP / Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy/Nodopathy Evaluation, Serum
-DMNES / Peripheral Nervous System Demyelinating Neuropathy, Autoimmune Evaluation, Serum
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Thursday, Sunday
Report Available
5 to 8 daysSpecimen Retention Time
28 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86255