Test ID CRMS Collapsin Response-Mediator Protein-5 Neuronal (CRMP-5) IgG, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
-AIAES / Axonal Neuropathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-PAVAL / Paraneoplastic, Autoantibody Evaluation, Serum
-DMS2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-DYS2/ Dysautonomia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-EPS2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-GID2 / Gastrointestinal Dysmotility, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-PVLE / Paraneoplastic Vision Loss Evaluation, Serum
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Useful For
Evaluating neurological autoimmunity particularly that associated with small-cell lung carcinoma and thymoma, using serum specimens
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
-AIAES / Axonal Neuropathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-PAVAL / Paraneoplastic, Autoantibody Evaluation, Serum
-DMS2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-DYS2/ Dysautonomia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-EPS2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-GID2 / Gastrointestinal Dysmotility, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-PVLE / Paraneoplastic Vision Loss Evaluation, Serum
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Reporting Name
CRMP-5-IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
Frozen | 28 days | |
Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
-PAVAL / Paraneoplastic, Autoantibody Evaluation, Serum
-DMS2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-DYS2/ Dysautonomia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-EPS2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-GID2 / Gastrointestinal Dysmotility, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-PVLE / Paraneoplastic Vision Loss Evaluation, Serum
Negative
Neuron-restricted patterns of IgG staining that do not fulfill criteria for collapsin response-mediator protein-5 neuronal (CRMP-5) IgG may be reported as "unclassified antineuronal IgG." Complex patterns that include non-neuronal elements may be reported as "uninterpretable."
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
6 to 8 daysPerforming Laboratory

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
86255
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CRMS | CRMP-5-IgG, S | 72504-4 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
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83077 | CRMP-5-IgG, S | 72504-4 |