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HelpTest ID MA2ES Ma2 Antibody by ELISA, Serum
Necessary Information
Provide the following information:
1.Relevant clinical information
2.Ordering provider name, phone number, mailing address, and e-mail address
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Reporting Name
Ma2 Ab ELISA, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Report Available
3 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| MA2ES | Ma2 Ab ELISA, S | 101868-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 605970 | Ma2 Ab ELISA, S | 101868-8 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732) with the specimen.
Useful For
Evaluating patients with suspected paraneoplastic encephalitides using serum specimens
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Friday
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
83516
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Reference Values
Negative
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)