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Test ID APBTC Adaptor Protein 3 Beta2 (AP3B2) Antibody, Tissue Immunofluorescence Titer, Spinal Fluid

Method Name

Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:

-MAC1 / Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid

-MDC2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid

 

Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)


Specimen Required


Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:

-MAC1 / Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid

-MDC2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid

 

Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Preferred: Vial number 1

Acceptable: Any vial

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL


Reporting Name

AP3B2 IFA Titer, CSF

Specimen Type

CSF

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days
  Frozen  28 days
  Ambient  72 hours

Report Available

5 to 10 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
APBTC AP3B2 IFA Titer, CSF 101908-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
616110 AP3B2 IFA Titer, CSF 101908-2

Useful For

The differential diagnosis of patients presenting with mixed cerebellar and sensory ataxia and myeloneuropathy

 

Reporting an end titer result from spinal fluid specimens

Testing Algorithm

If the indirect immunofluorescence pattern suggests AP3B2 (adaptor protein 3 beta2), then AP3B2 antibody cell-binding assay (CBA) and this test will be performed at an additional charge.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

86256

Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Reference Values

Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:

-MAC1 / Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid

-MDC2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid

 

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