ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Purkinje Cell (Yo) Antibody by IFA with Reflex to Titer and Western Blot, CSF : 2006167

Mnemonic: PURK AB

Methodology: Qualitative Immunofluorescence Assay/Quantitative Western Blot
(Indirect Fluorescent Antibody/Western Blot)
Performed: Varies
Reported: 4-9 days
Specimen Required: Patient Prep: Overnight fasting preferred.

Collect: CSF

Specimen Preparation: Transport 0.8 mL CSF. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval:
By Report
Note: If specimen result is positive, then titer and Western blot confirmation will be added. Additional charges apply.
CPT Code(s): 86255; if reflexed, add 86256; 84181