ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0098510: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody by IFA with Reflex to Titer & Western Blot, CSF |
| Test Mnemonic: PURK CSF | |
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Methodology: Western Blot/Immunofluorescence Assay
Performed: Varies Reported: Within 14 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: CSF.
Transport: 1 mL CSF at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Remarks: All positive screens will reflex to titer. Additional charges apply. Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month |
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| Reference Interval: |
| By report |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86255 PCCA; if reflexed 86256 Titer; 84181 Western blot |