Autoimmune Pediatric CNS Disorders, Serum




Test Mnemonic

APCNSS

CPT Codes

  • 86341 - QTY (1)
  • 86362 - QTY (1)
  • 86052 - QTY (1)
  • 86255 - QTY (8)

Includes

  • Purkinje Cell/Neuronal Nuclear IgG Scrn
  • N-methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Ab, Serum
  • CASPR2 Ab IgG Screen by IFA, Serum
  • LGI1 Ab IgG Screen by IFA, Serum
  • Neuromyelitis Optica/AQP4-IgG, Serum
  • GABA-B Receptor Ab IgG Screen, Serum
  • MOG Antibody IgG Screen, Serum
  • DPPX Ab IgG CBA IFA Screen, Serum
  • GABA-AR Ab IgG CBA-IFA Screen, Serum
  • mGluR1 Ab IgG CBA-IFA Screen, Serum
  • Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibody

Performing Laboratory

ARUP

FDA Category

Laboratory Developed Test


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
3 mLSerumSST (Gold) FrozenSeparate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1.0 mL serum in three aliquot tubes and freeze.

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1.5 mL    Minimum: 0.5 mL per aliquot tube

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
FrozenAfter separation from cells: 30 days (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
RefrigeratedAfter separation from cells: 1 week
AmbientAfter separation from cells: 24 hours

Days Performed

Varies

Turnaround Time

4 - 11 days

Methodology

Name Description
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) 
Semi-Quantitative Cell-Based Indirect Fluorescent Antibody 
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody 

Reference Range

CASPR2 Ab IgG CBA-IFA Screen, Serum
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Less than 1:10 
DPPX Ab IgG CBA-IFA Screen, Serum
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Less than 1:10 
GABA-AR Ab IgG CBA-IFA Screen, Serum
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Less than 1:10 
GABA-BR Ab IgG CBA-IFA Scrn, Ser
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Less than 1:10 
Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Antibody
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       0.0 - 5.0 IU/mL 
LGI1 Ab IgG CBA-IFA Screen, Serum
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Less than 1:10 
mGluR1 Ab IgG CBA-IFA Screen, Serum
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Less than 1:10 
MOG Ab IgG CBA-IFA Screen, Serum
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Less than 1:10 
NMDA Receptor Ab IgG CBA-IFA, Serum
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Less than 1:10 
NMO/AQP4 Ab IgG CBA-IFA Screen, Serum
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Less than 1:10 

Special Info

Reflex Algorithm: Each reflex test performed incurs additional charge. If NMDA antibody IgG is positive, then titer will be performed. PCCA/ANNA antibody IgG is screened by IFA. If the IFA screen is indeterminate, then a Neuronal Nuclear Antibodies (Hu and Tr/DNER) IgG by Immunoblot will be performed. If the IFA screen is positive at 1:10 or greater, then a PCCA/ANNA antibodies titer and Neuronal Nuclear Antibodies (Hu and Tr/DNER) IgG by Immunoblot will be performed. If LGI1 antibody IgG is positive, then titer will be added. If CASPR2 antibody IgG is positive, then titer will be added. If AQP4/NMO antibody IgG by IFA is positive, then titer will be added. If GABA-BR antibody IgG by IFA is positive, then titer will be added. If MOG antibody IgG by IFA is positive, then titer will be added. If DPPX antibody IgG by IFA is positive, then titer will be added. If mGluR1 antibody IgG by IFA is positive, then titer will be added. If GABA-AR antibody IgG by IFA is positive, then titer will be added. Contaminated, hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens will be rejected. This test is New York state approved.

Clinical Info

Used to evaluate subacute-onset encephalopathy, epilepsy, behavior changes, or movement disorders in individuals <18 years of age.