Test ID MDC2 Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Ordering Guidance
Multiple neurological phenotype-specific autoimmune/paraneoplastic evaluations are available. For more information as well as phenotype-specific testing options, refer to Autoimmune Neurology Test Ordering Guide.
For a list of antibodies performed with each evaluation, see Autoimmune Neurology Antibody Matrix.
Necessary Information
Provide the following information:
-Relevant clinical information
-Ordering provider name, phone number, mailing address, and e-mail address
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation:
For optimal antibody detection, specimen collection is recommended prior to initiation of immunosuppressant medication, or corticosteroid or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) treatment.
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Preferred: Vial number 1
Acceptable: Any vial
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
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 or other autoimmune movement disorders including patients with ataxia, brainstem encephalitis, chorea, dyskinesias, myoclonus, and parkinsonism using spinal fluid specimens
Profile Information
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
MDCI | Movement Disorder Interp, CSF | No | Yes |
AMPCC | AMPA-R Ab CBA, CSF | No | Yes |
AMPHC | Amphiphysin Ab, CSF | No | Yes |
AGN1C | Anti-Glial Nuclear Ab, Type 1 | No | Yes |
ANN1C | Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 1 | No | Yes |
ANN2C | Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 2 | No | Yes |
ANN3C | Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 3 | No | Yes |
APBIC | AP3B2 IFA, CSF | No | Yes |
CS2CC | CASPR2-IgG CBA, CSF | No | Yes |
CRMWC | CRMP-5-IgG Western Blot, CSF | Yes | Yes |
DPPIC | DPPX Ab IFA, CSF | No | Yes |
GABCC | GABA-B-R Ab CBA, CSF | No | Yes |
GD65C | GAD65 Ab Assay, CSF | Yes | Yes |
GFAIC | GFAP IFA, CSF | No | Yes |
GRFIC | GRAF1 IFA, CSF | No | Yes |
IG5IC | IgLON5 IFA, CSF | No | Yes |
ITPIC | ITPR1 IFA, CSF | No | Yes |
K11CC | KLHL11 Ab CBA, CSF | Yes | Yes |
LG1CC | LGI1-IgG CBA, CSF | No | Yes |
GL1IC | mGluR1 Ab IFA, CSF | No | Yes |
NCDIC | Neurochondrin IFA, CSF | No | Yes |
NIFIC | NIF IFA, CSF | No | Yes |
NMDCC | NMDA-R Ab CBA, CSF | No | Yes |
PCTRC | Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmc Ab Type Tr | No | Yes |
PCA1C | Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab Type 1 | No | Yes |
PCA2C | Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab Type 2 | No | Yes |
SP5IC | Septin-5 IFA, CSF | No | Yes |
SP7IC | Septin-7 IFA, CSF | No | Yes |
Reflex Tests
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
AGNBC | AGNA-1 Immunoblot, CSF | No | No |
AINCC | Alpha Internexin CBA, CSF | No | No |
AMPIC | AMPA-R Ab IF Titer Assay, CSF | No | No |
AMIBC | Amphiphysin Immunoblot, CSF | No | No |
AN1BC | ANNA-1 Immunoblot, CSF | No | No |
AN2BC | ANNA-2 Immunoblot, CSF | No | No |
DPPTC | DPPX Ab IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
DPPCC | DPPX Ab CBA, CSF | No | No |
GABIC | GABA-B-R Ab IF Titer Assay, CSF | No | No |
GRFCC | GRAF1 CBA, CSF | No | No |
GRFTC | GRAF1 IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
IG5CC | IgLON5 CBA, CSF | No | No |
IG5TC | IgLON5 IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
ITPCC | ITPR1 CBA, CSF | No | No |
ITPTC | ITPR1 IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
GL1TC | mGluR1 Ab IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
GL1CC | mGluR1 Ab CBA, CSF | No | No |
NFHCC | NIF Heavy Chain CBA, CSF | No | No |
NIFTC | NIF IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
NFLCC | NIF Light Chain CBA, CSF | No | No |
NMDIC | NMDA-R Ab IF Titer Assay, CSF | No | No |
PC1BC | PCA-1 Immunoblot, CSF | No | No |
PCTBC | PCA-Tr Immunoblot, CSF | No | No |
AN1TC | ANNA-1 Titer, CSF | No | No |
AN2TC | ANNA-2 Titer, CSF | No | No |
AN3TC | ANNA-3 Titer, CSF | No | No |
APBCC | AP3B2 CBA, CSF | No | No |
APBTC | AP3B2 IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
APHTC | Amphiphysin Ab Titer, CSF | No | No |
CRMTC | CRMP-5-IgG Titer, CSF | No | No |
GFACC | GFAP CBA, CSF | No | No |
GFATC | GFAP IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
NCDCC | Neurochondrin CBA, CSF | No | No |
NCDTC | Neurochondrin IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
PC1TC | PCA-1 Titer, CSF | No | No |
PC2TC | PCA-2 Titer, CSF | No | No |
PCTTC | PCA-Tr Titer, CSF | No | No |
SP5CC | Septin-5 CBA, CSF | No | No |
SP5TC | Septin-5 IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
SP7CC | Septin-7 CBA, CSF | No | No |
SP7TC | Septin-7 IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
AGNTC | AGNA-1 Titer, CSF | No | No |
K11TC | KLHL11 Ab IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
If the immunofluorescence assay (IFA) patterns suggest amphiphysin antibody, then amphiphysin immunoblot and amphiphysin IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests antiglial nuclear antibody (AGNA)-1, then AGNA-1 immunoblot (IB) and AGNA-1 IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests antineuronal nuclear antibody type 1 (ANNA-1), then ANNA-1 IB, ANNA-1 IFA titer, and ANNA-2 IB will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests ANNA-2, then ANNA-2 IB, ANNA-2 IFA titer, and ANNA-1 IB will be performed at an additional charge.
If client requests or the IFA pattern suggests ANNA-3 antibodies, then ANNA-3 IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests adaptor protein 3 beta 2 (AP3B2) antibodies, then AP3B2 cell-binding assay (CBA) and AP3B2 IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If collapsin response-mediator protein-5 (CRMP-5)-IgG Western blot is positive, then CRMP-5-IgG IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests Purkinje cytoplasmic antibody type 1 (PCA-1), then PCA-1 IB and PCA-1 IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests PCA-Tr, then PCA-Tr IB and PCA-Tr IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests PCA-2 antibody, then PCA-2 IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole propionic acid (AMPA)-receptor CBA is positive, then AMPA-receptor antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests dipeptidyl-peptidase-like protein-6 (DPPX) antibody, then DPPX CBA and DPPX antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If gamma-aminobutyric acid B (GABA-B)-receptor CBA is positive, then GABA-B-receptor antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) antibody, then GFAP antibody CBA and GFAP antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests metabotropic glutamate receptor 1 (mGluR1) antibody, then mGluR1 CBA and mGluR1 antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)-receptor CBA is positive, then NMDA-receptor antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests GTPase regulator associated with focal adhesion kinase-1 (GRAF1) antibody, then GRAF1 CBA and GRAF1 antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests IgLON5 antibody, then IgLON5 CBA and IgLON5 antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor (ITPR1) antibody, then ITPR1 CBA and ITPR1 antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests neuronal intermediate filament (NIF) antibody, then alpha internexin CBA, NIF heavy chain CBA, NIF light chain CBA, and NIF antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the Kelch-like protein 11 (KLHL11) CBA is reactive, then KLHL11 antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests neurochondrin antibody, then neurochondrin antibody CBA and neurochondrin IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests septin-5 antibody, then septin-5 CBA and septin-5 IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests septin-7 antibody, then septin-7 CBA and septin-7 IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
For more information see Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Movement Disorder Evaluation Algorithm-Spinal Fluid.
Special Instructions
Method Name
GRFIC, GRFTC, K11TC, AGN1C, AGNTC, AMPIC, AMPHC, APHTC, ANN1C, AN1TC, ANN2C, AN2TC, ANN3C, AN3TC, APBIC, APBTC, CRMTC, DPPIC, DPPTC, GABIC, GFAIC, GFATC, IG5IC, IG5TC, ITPIC, ITPTC, GL1IC, GL1TC, NCDIC, NCDTC, NIFIC, NIFTC, NMDIC, PCA1C, PC1TC, PCA2C, PC2TC, PCTRC, PCTTC, SP5IC, SP5TC, SP7IC, SP7TC: Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
GRFCC, K11CC, AMPCC, APBCC, CS2CC, DPPCC, GABCC, GFACC, IG5CC, ITPCC, LG1CS, LG1CC, GL1CC, NCDCC, AINCC, NFLCC, NFHCC, NMDCC, SP5CC, SP7CC: Cell Binding Assay (CBA)
CRMWC: Western Blot (WB)
AGNBC, AMIBC, AN1BC, AN2BC, PC1BC, PCTBC: Immunoblot (IB)
GD65C: Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
MDCI: Medical Interpretation
Reporting Name
Movement, Autoimm/Paraneo, CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Minimum Volume
3.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
Frozen | 28 days | |
Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
Test ID |
Reporting name |
Methodology* |
Reference value |
MDCI |
Movement Disorder Interp, CSF |
Medical interpretation |
N/A |
AMPCC |
AMPA-R Ab CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
AMPHC |
Amphiphysin Ab, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
AGN1C |
Anti-Glial Nuclear Ab, Type 1 |
IFA |
Negative |
ANN1C |
Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 1 |
IFA |
Negative |
ANN2C |
Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 2 |
IFA |
Negative |
ANN3C |
Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 3 |
IFA |
Negative |
APBIC |
AP3B2 IFA, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
CS2CC |
CASPR2-IgG CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
CRMWC |
CRMP-5-IgG Western Blot, CSF |
WB |
Negative |
DPPIC |
DPPX Ab IFA, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
GABCC |
GABA-B-R Ab CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
GD65C |
GAD65 Ab Assay, CSF |
RIA |
≤0.02 nmol/L Reference values apply to all ages. |
GRFIC |
GRAF1 IFA, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
GFAIC |
GFAP IFA, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
IG5IC |
IgLON5 IFA, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
ITPIC |
ITPR1 IFA, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
K11CC |
KLHL11 Ab CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
LG1CC |
LGI1-IgG CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
GL1IC |
mGluR1 Ab IFA, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
NCDIC |
Neurochondrin IFA, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
NIFIC |
NIF IFA, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
NMDCC |
NMDA-R Ab CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
PCTRC |
Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab Type Tr |
IFA |
Negative |
PCA1C |
Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab Type 1 |
IFA |
Negative |
PCA2C |
Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab Type 2 |
IFA |
Negative |
SP5IC |
Septin-5 IFA, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
SP7IC |
Septin-7 IFA, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
Reflex Information:
Test ID |
Reporting name |
Methodology* |
Reference value |
AGNBC |
AGNA-1 Immunoblot, CSF |
IB |
Negative |
AGNTC |
AGNA-1 Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
AINCC |
Alpha Internexin CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
AMPIC |
AMPA-R Ab IF Titer Assay, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
AMIBC |
Amphiphysin Immunoblot, CSF |
IB |
Negative |
AN1BC |
ANNA-1 Immunoblot, CSF |
IB |
Negative |
AN1TC |
ANNA-1 Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
AN2BC |
ANNA-2 Immunoblot, CSF |
IB |
Negative |
AN2TC |
ANNA-2 Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
AN3TC |
ANNA-3 Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
APBCC |
AP3B2 CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
APBTC |
AP3B2 IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
APHTC |
Amphiphysin Ab Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
CRMTC |
CRMP-5-IgG Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
DPPTC |
DPPX Ab IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
DPPCC |
DPPX Ab CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
GABIC |
GABA-B-R Ab IF Titer Assay, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
GFACC |
GFAP CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
GFATC |
GFAP IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
GRFCC |
GRAF1 CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
GRFTC |
GRAF1 IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
IG5CC |
IgLON5 CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
IG5TC |
IgLON5 IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
ITPCC |
ITPR1 CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
ITPTC |
ITPR1 IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
K11TC |
KLHL11 Ab IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
GL1TC |
mGluR1 Ab IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
GL1CC |
mGluR1 Ab CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
NCDCC |
Neurochondrin CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
NCDTC |
Neurochondrin IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
NFHCC |
NIF Heavy Chain CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
NIFTC |
NIF IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
NFLCC |
NIF Light Chain CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
NMDIC |
NMDA-R Ab IF Titer Assay, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
PC1BC |
PCA-1 Immunoblot, CSF |
IB |
Negative |
PC1TC |
PCA-1 Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
PC2TC |
PCA-2 Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
PCTTC |
PCA-Tr Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
PCTBC |
PCA-Tr Immunoblot, CSF |
IB |
Negative |
SP5CC |
Septin-5 CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
SP5TC |
Septin-5 IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
SP7CC |
Septin-7 CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
SP7TC |
Septin-7 IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
*Methodology abbreviations:
Immunofluorescence assay (IFA)
Cell-binding assay (CBA)
Western blot (WB)
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Immunoblot (IB)
Neuron-restricted patterns of IgG staining that do not fulfill criteria for ANNA-1, ANNA-2, ANNA-3, CRMP-5-IgG, PCA-1, PCA-2, or PCA-Tr may be reported as "unclassified anti-neuronal IgG." Complex patterns that include nonneuronal elements may be reported as "uninterpretable."
Day(s) Performed
Profile tests: Monday through Sunday; Reflex tests: Varies
Report Available
8 to 12 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 x24
84182
0432U
86341
84182-AGNBC (if appropriate)
86256-GNTC (if appropriate)
86255-AINCC (if appropriate)
84182-AMIBC (if appropriate)
86256-AMPIC (if appropriate)
84182-AN1BC (if appropriate)
86256-AN1TC (if appropriate)
84182-AN2BC (if appropriate)
86256-AN2TC (if appropriate)
86256-AN3TC (if appropriate)
86255-APBCC (if appropriate)
86256-APBTC (if appropriate)
86256-APHTC (if appropriate)
86256-CRMTC (if appropriate)
86255-DPPCC (if appropriate)
86256-DPPTC (if appropriate)
86256-GABIC (if appropriate)
86255-GFACC (if appropriate)
86256-GFATC (if appropriate)
86255-GL1CC (if appropriate)
86256-GL1TC (if appropriate)
86255-GRFCC (if appropriate)
86256-GRFTC (if appropriate)
86255-IG5CC (if appropriate)
86256-IG5TC (if appropriate)
86255-ITPCC (if appropriate)
86256-ITPTC (if appropriate)
86256-K11TC (if appropriate)
86255-NCDCC (if appropriate)
86256-NCDTC (if appropriate)
86255-NFHCC (if appropriate)
86255-NFLCC (if appropriate)
86256-NIFTC (if appropriate)
86256-NMDIC (if appropriate)
84182-PC1BC (if appropriate)
86256-PC1TC (if appropriate)
86256-PC2TC (if appropriate)
84182-PCTBC (if appropriate)
86256-PCTTC (if appropriate)
86255-SP5CC (if appropriate)
86256-SP5TC (if appropriate)
86255-SP7CC (if appropriate)
86256-SP7TC (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
MDC2 | Movement, Autoimm/Paraneo, CSF | 94712-7 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
61513 | NMDA-R Ab CBA, CSF | 93502-3 |
61514 | AMPA-R Ab CBA, CSF | 93491-9 |
61515 | GABA-B-R Ab CBA, CSF | 93426-5 |
606959 | GRAF1 IFA, CSF | 96473-4 |
606965 | NIF IFA, CSF | 96490-8 |
606947 | IgLON5 IFA, CSF | 96479-1 |
610580 | KLHL11 Ab CBA, CSF | 99073-9 |
615862 | AP3B2 IFA, CSF | 101907-4 |
615866 | Neurochondrin IFA, CSF | 101451-3 |
615874 | Septin-7 IFA, CSF | 101464-6 |
615870 | Septin-5 IFA, CSF | 101461-2 |
605156 | GFAP IFA, CSF | 94360-5 |
606953 | ITPR1 IFA, CSF | 96467-6 |
64280 | LGI1-IgG CBA, CSF | 94288-8 |
64282 | CASPR2-IgG CBA, CSF | 94286-2 |
64929 | DPPX Ab IFA, CSF | 82989-5 |
64927 | mGluR1 Ab IFA, CSF | 94361-3 |
601997 | Movement Disorder Interp, CSF | 69048-7 |
89079 | AGNA-1, CSF | 90827-7 |
5906 | Amphiphysin Ab, CSF | 90815-2 |
3852 | ANNA-1, CSF | 44768-0 |
7472 | ANNA-2, CSF | 56959-0 |
21633 | ANNA-3, CSF | 90836-8 |
3988 | PCA-1, CSF | 90841-8 |
21632 | PCA-2, CSF | 90843-4 |
21631 | PCA-Tr, CSF | 90845-9 |
21747 | CRMP-5-IgG Western Blot, CSF | 53707-6 |
21702 | GAD65 Ab Assay, CSF | 94359-7 |
618902 | IFA Notes | 48767-8 |