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Test ID FPZ P0 (Pzero) Antibodies

Method Name

Western Blot (WB)

Reporting Name

P0 (Protein Zero)

Specimen Type

Serum

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 3 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.

Specimen Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 5 days
  Frozen  365 days

Reference Values

Qualitative Test – Positive or Negative

Day(s) Performed

Varies, 1 time per week

Report Available

14 days

Performing Laboratory

IMMCO Diagnostics, Inc.

Test Classification

This test has been developed and performance parameters have been validated by IMMCO Diagnostics, Inc. This test has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA); however, US FDA approval is not required for clinical use. It is not intended that clinical diagnosis and patient management decisions be made using these results alone. This test has been validated using serum samples. The manufacturer has not determined the efficacy of this test when performed on CSF, plasma, joint or pleural fluid specimens. The performance characteristics of this test were determined by IMMCO Diagnostics Inc.

CPT Code Information

84182

NY State Approved

Yes