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SULFATIDE AUTOANTIBODY TEST

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB3103    Geisinger Epic ID:  21323

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
Specimen required: 

2 mL aliquot of serum; minimum 0.5 mL



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 3000 rpm within 48 hours of collection.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

Room Temperature: 72 hours. Refrigerated: 21 days. Frozen: 1 year.


Rejection criteria: 

Stability limits exceeded.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  83520 x2
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Synonyms: 

SUTIDE, Quest test code 30175, Athena test code 210


Clinical significance: 

Detection of anti-sulfatide antibodies.


Review Date:  12/12/2024

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