CNS Demyelinating Disease Evaluation Serum, Mayo, RefLab
Methodology
FACS
Alternate Names
AQP4, Aquaporin 4, NMO, Neuromyelitis Optica, AMOG, NMOG
SoftLab Order Code
CDS1
Epic Order Name
CNS Demyelinating Disease Evaluation Serum, Mayo, RefLab
Epic Order ID
LAB4215
Tests Included
NMO/AQP4
MOG
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST - (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
Plain Red (Serum Tube)
RST (Orange top Serum Separator Tube)
Red/Black Speckle top (serum tube)
Collecting Volume
6.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
4.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, gross icterus. Quantity not sufficient
Patient Preparation
For optimal antibody detection, specimen collection is recommended before initiation of immunosuppressant medication.
Instructions
Centrifuge and aliquot serum.