May be useful in the comprehensive evaluation of patients with autoimmune neuropathies. Test by itself is not diagnostic and should be used in conjunction with other clinical parameters to confirm disease.
Specimen Sources
Blood, ArterialBlood, CapillaryBlood, Central LineBlood, Venous
Specimen Types
Blood
Specimen Volume
0.3 mL serum (0.1 mL min)
Container
Gold Top Tube
Collection Instructions
Container/Tube: Gold Top Tube Specimen: 0.3 mL serum (0.1 mL min) Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: 14 Days Refrigerated 1 Year Frozen Unacceptable Room Temperature
Transport Instructions
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
14 Days Refrigerated 1 Year Frozen Unacceptable Room Temperature