Anti Neuronal Cell Antibody, CSF
General Information
Lab Name
Anti Neuronal Cell Ab, CSF
Lab Code
CANEUR
Epic Name
Anti Neuronal Cell Antibodies, CSF
Description
Reports indicate that elevated serum or CSF anti-neuronal cell antibody levels may help in the diagnosis of neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
References
West SG, Woodruff E, Wener MH, Kotzin BL. Neuropsychiatric Lupus Erythematosus: A 10-year prospective study on the value of diagnostic tests. Am J Med (1995) 99:153.
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| CANEU | Anti Neuronal Cell Ab, CSF |
| IINTP2 | Interpretation |
| CANEUM | Anti Neuronal Cell Ab Method,CSF |
Interpretation
Method
ELISA using stable, isolated neuronal membrane extracts.
Reference Range
See individual components
Ref. Range Notes
Established by testing CSF samples with normal chemistry results.
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
SPINAL FLUID
Quantity
requested: 2 mL CSF
minimum: 1 mL CSF
Processing
Freeze CSF at -20°C
Stability: Freezer: Long Term; Refrig: 14 d
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Immunology (IMM)
Performing Location(s)
| UW-MT |
Immunology
206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room NW220, |
|---|
Frequency
Monday, Wednesday
Available STAT?
No