Autoimmune Epilepsy Evaluation Profile

TEST: 505490
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CPT: 86255(x21); 86341
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Synonyms

  • Autoimmune Epilepsy Panel
  • Paraneoplastic

Expected Turnaround Time

5 - 7 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

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Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Serum (gel barrier tube or red-top tube)

Volume

2 mL

Minimum Volume

1 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Container

Gel barrier tube, serum transfer tube

Stability Requirements

TemperaturePeriod
Room temperature14 days
Refrigerated14 days
Frozen14 days
Freeze/thaw cyclesStable x3

Causes for Rejection

Gross hemolysis; grossly lipemic; gross icetrus

Test Details

Use

For the detection of antineuronal autoantibodies that help in the diagnosis of paraneoplastic syndromes and autoimmune encephalopathies and related conditions

Limitations

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp in accordance with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Methodology

Immunofluorescence, EIA, Immunoblot

Additional Information

This test should be considered for the differential evaluation of seizures of unknown origin that happen several times a day right from the beginning, focal seizures, and facial brachial dystonic seizures. For adults and patients with suspicion of cancer, additional evaluation of paraneoplastic autoantibodies is recommended; refer to Autoimmune Neurology/Paraneoplastic Profile [505500].

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