NMDA Receptor (NR1-subunit) Autoantibody Test

Last Modified: 6/28/2019 6:58:48 AM


Specimen Requirements:

2.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
Collection Instructions: Serum must be separated from whole blood within 48 hours of collection
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability: 72 hours Ambient
28 days Refrigerated (Transport)
28 days Frozen
Reference Range: Negative
Methodology: Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Clinical Significance: Anti-NMDA receptor (NR1-subunit) antibody is found in patients with encephalitis, acute psychiatric disturbances, seizures, memory deficits, and hypoventilation.
Custom Panel: No

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Turn Around Time: 6 to 8 days
Days Performed: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Sites Performed: Quest - Chantilly to Athena Labs
PHL Test Code: MSOT
EPIC Test Code: MISC
Send Out Test Code: 92394 / Athena 419
CPT Coding: 86255

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