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HelpTest Code GFATS Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Alpha Subunit Antibody, Immunofluorescence Titer Assay, Serum (Non-Orderable)
Necessary Information
Provide the following information:
-Relevant clinical information
-Ordering healthcare professional name, phone number, mailing address, and email address
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see PNEFS / Neuroimmunology Antibody Follow-up, Serum.
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 4 mL Serum
Collection Instructions: Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 1 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 a reflex. For more information see PNEFS / Neuroimmunology Antibody Follow-up, Serum.
<1:240
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
10 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86256