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| Test code: | 261 |
| Type of disorder: | Peripheral Neuropathy, Autoimmune |
| Disease(s) tested for: | Gait Ataxia Late Onset Polyneuropathy (GALOP) Syndrome |
| Profiles that contain this test: | SensoriMotor Neuropathy Profile with Recombx®-Complete Sensory Neuropathy Profile with Recombx® |
| Clinical Significance: | Detection of serum IgM antibodies binding to GALOP antigen Typical Presentation: Symmetric, distal sensory neuropathy, often with gait ataxia |
| Methodology: | ELISA |
| Reference Range: | Titers<10,000 |
The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
| CPT: | 83520 |
Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.
| Specimen Type: | Serum |
| Specimen Stability: | Room temperature: 72 hours, Refrigerated: 21 days, Frozen: 4 months, |
| Specimen Requirements: | 2 mL (0.5 mL minimum) serum in a Red-top tube or Serum Separator Tube (SST) |
| Instructions: | Serum must be separated from whole blood within 48 hours of collection. |
| Transport Temperature: | Refrigerated |
| Set-up/Analytic Time: | 7-10 days |
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