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Test ID NBLD0562 Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD65) Antibody Assay, Spinal Fluid

Useful For

Possible use in evaluating patients with autoimmune encephalitis, stiff-person syndrome, autoimmune ataxia, autoimmune epilepsy, and other acquired central nervous system disorders affecting gabaminergic neurotransmission

Specimen Type

CSF


Ordering Guidance


This test should not be requested in patients who have recently received radioisotopes, therapeutically or diagnostically, because of potential assay interference. The specific waiting period before specimen collection will depend on the isotope administered, the dose given, and the clearance rate in the individual patient. Specimens will be screened for radioactivity prior to analysis. Radioactive specimens received in the laboratory will be held one week and assayed if sufficiently decayed or canceled if radioactivity remains.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Submit specimen from collection vial 2.


Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days
  Frozen  28 days
  Ambient  72 hours

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

3 to 6 days

Method Name

Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86341

Reporting Name

GAD65 Ab Assay, CSF

Reference Values

≤0.02 nmol/L

Reference values apply to all ages.

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732) with the specimen.

Secondary ID

84221
Sanford Laboratories - Fargo Additional Information:

SANFORD INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

Result Code Result Code Description
16746 GAD65 AB Assay, CSF