NMO AQP4
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO)/Aquaporin-4-IgG
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB5637
Synonyms:
Devic's Syndrome Antibodies
NMO-Aquaporin-4-IgG
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
3.0 mL
Minimum Volume:
2.0 mL
Specimen Processing:
Separate the serum from the cells and transfer to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerate
Stability:
Room Temperature - 72 hours
Refrigerated - 28 days
Frozen - 28 days
CPT Codes:
86053 - Aquaporin-4 Antibody Flow Cytometry S Each (EAP 30238482)
86053 (possible reflex titer)
Method:
Flow Cytometry