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Test Code NMOFS Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO)/Aquaporin-4-IgG Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting (FACS) Assay, Serum

Useful For

This test is not approved for NYS patients. See NMOCS / Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO)/Aquaporin-4-IgG Cell-Binding Assay, Serum

 

Diagnosis of a neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD)

 

Diagnosis of autoimmune AQP4 channelopathy

 

Diagnosis of neuromyelitis optica (NMO)

 

Distinguishing NMOSD from multiple sclerosis early in the course of disease

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
NMOTS NMO/AQP4 FACS Titer, S No No

Testing Algorithm

When the results of this assay require further evaluation, NMOTS / Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO)/Aquaporin-4-IgG Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting (FACS) Titer Assay, Serum will be performed at an additional charge.

Method Name

Flow Cytometry

Reporting Name

NMO/AQP4 FACS, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Advisory Information


This test is not approved for NYS patients. See NMOCS / Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO)/Aquaporin-4-IgG Cell-Binding Assay, Serum.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: Red top

Acceptable: Serum gel

Specimen Volume: 3 mL


Specimen Minimum Volume

2 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days
  Frozen  28 days
  Ambient  72 hours

Reject Due To

Hemolysis

Mild OK; Gross OK

Lipemia

Mild OK; Gross OK

Icterus

Mild OK; Gross OK

Other

NA

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 6 p.m.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86255

86256-NMO/AQP4-IgG FACS titer (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
NMOFS NMO/AQP4 FACS, S 43638-6

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
38324 NMO/AQP4 FACS, S 43638-6

Secondary ID

38324

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732) with the specimen (http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/it-mmfiles/neurology-request-form.pdf).

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.