Reports indicate that elevated serum or CSF anti-neuronal cell antibody levels may help in the diagnosis of neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
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.
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CANEU | Anti Neuronal Cell Ab, CSF |
IINTP2 | Interpretation |
CANEUM | Anti Neuronal Cell Ab Method,CSF |
ELISA using stable, isolated neuronal membrane extracts.
Established by testing CSF samples with normal chemistry results.
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.
SPINAL FLUID
Freeze CSF at -20°C
Stability: Freezer: Long Term; Refrig: 14 d
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