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HelpTest Code GFATS Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Alpha Subunit Antibody, Immunofluorescence Titer Assay, Serum
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:
ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune Evaluation Serum
DMS2 / Dementia, Autoimmune Evaluation, Serum
EPS2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune Evaluation, Serum
MAS1 / Autoimmune Myelopathy Evaluation, Serum
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 |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune Evaluation Serum
DMS2 / Dementia, Autoimmune Evaluation, Serum
EPS2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune Evaluation, Serum
MAS1 / Autoimmune Myelopathy Evaluation, Serum
<1:240
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
10 daysSpecimen Retention Time
28 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86256