Test Code SP7TS Septin-7 Antibody, Tissue Immunofluorescence Titer, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
-ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-MDS2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-MAS1 / Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Secondary ID
616115Testing Algorithm
If the indirect immunofluorescence pattern suggests septin-7, then aeptin-7 antibody by cell-binding assay and this test will be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
-ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-MDS2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-MAS1 / Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
Frozen | 28 days | |
Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
-ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-MDS2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-MAS1 / Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
<1:240
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
5 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory

CPT Code Information
86256