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RI ANTIBODY SCREEN W/REFLEX TO TITER & WB

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2748    Geisinger Epic ID:  35843

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
3.5 mL gold-top (serum separator) tube
Specimen required: 

1 mL (minimum 0.3 mL) serum


Patient preparation: 

A 12-hour fasting specimen is preferred.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 21 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Stability limits exceeded.



TEST DETAILS
Reference interval: 

Ri Ab Screen,IFA Negative Ri Ab,WB Negative Ri Ab,Titer <1:4


CPT code(s):  86255
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: 
Indirect Immunofluorescence
Western Blot
Synonyms: 

Neuronal Nuclear (Ri) Antibody, Quest test code 10140, RIAB


Clinical significance: 

Anti-Ri can be detected in patients with the paraneoplastic opsoclonus/myoclonus syndrome. Neoplasms most often associated with Anti-Ri include breast cancer, gynecological cancers, and small cell lung cancer.


Review Date:  12/03/2024

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