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HelpTest Code PAVAL Paraneoplastic Autoantibody
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 6.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 6.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw 2 Red or Gold SST top tubes. Allow tubes to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, separate serum from cells and transfer to an aliquot tube. Store and transport refrigerated.
Stability
Stability: Room temp 72 hrs, Refrigerated 28 days, Frozen 28 days
Performed Test Frequency
Varies
Methodology
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay
CPT(s)
86596|83519|86255|86255|86255|86255|86255|86255|86255|86255|86255
Cerner Order Code
PNPAB
Acceptable Collection Tube(s)
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric specimens.
Performing Location
Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI.
Turnaround Time
12 - 19 Days