Contactin-Associated Protein-2 (CASPR2) Antibody, IgG by CBA-IFA Build info

Synonyms

  • CONTACTIN-ASSO PROTEIN-2 AB IGG BY CBA-IFA, SER
  • CONTACTIN-ASSO PROTEIN-2 AB IGG BY CBA-IFA, SERUM
  • LAB11048

Short Name

CONTACTIN-ASSO PROTEIN-2 AB IGG BY CBA-IFA, SER

Procedure Master Number

LAB11048

Procedure ID

114502

Clinical Info

Aid in diagnosis of contactin associated protein 2 (CASPR2) antibody disorders associated with acquired neuromyotonia, limbic encephalitis, painful neuropathy, and Morvan syndrome. Use to manage antibody-positive (CASPR2) individual following immunotherapy and/or plasmapheresis.

Specimen Type

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Gold top tube
Specimen: 1 mL serum (0.2mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody

Days Performed

Wednesdays
 
TAT 2 - 9 days

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

CPT

86255
If reflexed add 86256
 
LOINC: 82979-6

PDM

1759245

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
CASPR2 AB IGG SCREEN BY IFA CASPR2 CASPR2 AB IGG SCREEN BY IFA Caspr2 Ab Igg Screen By Ifa
CASPR2 AB IGG TITER BY IFA CASPR2 CASPR2 AB IGG TITER BY IFA Caspr2 Ab Igg Titer By Ifa