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HelpTest Code GFATC Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Alpha Subunit Antibody, Immunofluorescence Titer Assay, Spinal Fluid
Necessary Information
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-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 | 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:
DMC2 / Dementia Autoimmune Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
ENC2 / Encephalopathy Autoimmune Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
EPC2 / Epilepsy Autoimmune Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
MAC1 / Autoimmune Myelopathy Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
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Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
10 daysSpecimen Retention Time
28 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86256