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HelpTest ID FARP Autoimmune Retinopathy Panel by Immunoblot (ARP)
Method Name
Immunoblot
Specimen Required
Submit the following required information with specimen:
1. Completed OHSU Ocular request form
2. Clinical history
3. Referring physician information (name & phone number)
-NOTE: Without this information, testing cannot be completed.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 5 mL Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send refrigerate.
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen volume: 5 mL Plasma
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial.
2. Send refrigerate.
Reporting Name
Autoimmune Retinopathy Panel (ARP)Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated | 7 days |
Report Available
16 to 35 daysPerforming Laboratory
Ocular Immunology Laboratory OHSULOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FARP | Autoimmune Retinopathy Panel (ARP) | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FARP | Autoimmune Retinopathy Panel (ARP) | Not Provided |
Day(s) Performed
Batched
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Ocular Immunology Laboratory OHSU. It has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
84182 x 8
Special Instructions
Specimen Minimum Volume
3 mL
Reference Values
An interpretive report will be provided.