CV2 Autoantibody Test

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General Information

Lab Name
Lab Code
467
External Test Id
4681
Description

Clinical Significance: Anti-CV2 antibody can be detected in patients with paraneoplastic neurological syndromes that include the acute or subacute onset of a sensory neuropathy, limbic encephalitis, encephalomyelitis, chorea, or cerebellar degeneration. This semi-quantitative assay may be useful in monitoring therapeutic responses in select cases.

Athena Diagnostics: Recombx® CV2 Autoantibody Test

Note: CRMP-5 is also included in the Paraneoplastic Autoantibody Evaluation. Do not order this test concurrrently with RPNPV.

Synonyms
4681, Collapsin response mediator protein 5, CRMP-5, CV2 AB, POP66, RecombX CV2 Autoantibody, ULIP
Components

Interpretation

Method

Automated Nanoliter Scale Immunoassay

Reference Range
Ref. Range Notes

Reference Range (serum): <1:100

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

6 mL blood in a RED TOP Tube or GOLD SST

Quantity
Requested: 2 mL serum
Minimum: 0.5 mL serum

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial within 48 hours of collection. Refrigerate serum.

Login: SEND1-;REFRIG

  • RSNDT1: ATHENA
  • RSTYP1: SRM
  • RTSRQ1: ;CV2 Autoantibody Test (Athena Test 4681)

Sendouts, order Athena Test: 4681

Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 28 days; Frozen 28 days; Ambient: 72 hours.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Frequency
Analytic Time: 3-5 days.
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
Sendout Athena Diagnostics
800-394-4493

200 Forest St.
2nd Floor
Marlborough, MA 01752

Billing & Coding

Billing Comments

CPT: 83520