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HelpTest ID NCDTS Neurochondrin Antibody, Tissue Immunofluorescence Titer, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
-DMS2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-EPS2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-MAS1 / Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-MDS2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-PCDES / Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalopathy/CNS Disorder Evaluation, Serum
Reporting Name
Neurochondrin IFA Titer, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Report Available
5 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| NCDTS | Neurochondrin IFA Titer, S | 101454-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 616111 | Neurochondrin IFA Titer, S | In Process |
Useful For
Detecting neurochondrin-IgG in serum from patients presenting with cerebellar and brainstem syndrome
Reporting an end titer result from serum specimens
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
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
86256
Specimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
-DMS2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-EPS2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-MAS1 / Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-MDS2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-PCDES / Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalopathy/CNS Disorder Evaluation, Serum
<1:240
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
-DMS2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-EPS2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-MAS1 / Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-MDS2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-PCDES / Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalopathy/CNS Disorder Evaluation, Serum
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Testing Algorithm
If the indirect immunofluorescence pattern suggests neurochondrin, then neurochondrin antibody cell-binding assay and this test will be performed at an additional charge.