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NEUROMYOTONIA EVALUATION

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2746    Geisinger Epic ID:  45230

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


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

2 mL serum; minimum 0.5 mL



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Aliquot and separate serum from cells within 48 hours.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 72 hours. Refrigerated: 21 days. Frozen: 28 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Hemolysis, Icteric, Lipemia, Turbid, Bacterial contamination.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  83519, 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.

Test includes: 

CASPR2 antibody test, VGKC antibody test.


Methodology: 
Immunofluorescence Assay
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Synonyms: 

Athena test code 4727, Quest client-specific code 92822, NEURMY


Review Date:  12/04/2024

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