Diagnosis of inflammatory demyelinating diseases (IDDs) with similar phenotype to neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), including optic neuritis (single or bilateral) and transverse myelitis Diagnosis of autoimmune myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-opathy Diagnosis of neuromyelitis optica Distinguishing NMOSD, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), optic neuritis, and transverse myelitis from multiple sclerosis early in the course of disease Diagnosis of ADEM Prediction of a relapsing disease course
Specimen Sources
Blood, ArterialBlood, CapillaryBlood, Central LineBlood, Venous
Specimen Types
Blood
Specimen Volume
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (2 mL Min Volume)
Container
Collection Container/Tube: Preferred: Red top Acceptable: Serum gel
Collection Instructions
Collection Container/Tube: Preferred: Red top Acceptable: Serum gel Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial Specimen Volume: 3 mL Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Transport Instructions
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days Ambient 72 hours Frozen 28 days
Methodology
Flow Cytometry
Days Performed
Day(s) Performed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday TAT: 8-11 Days
