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).

    ***Order Alert: Effective 11/20/2025, serum and cerebrospinal anti-neuronal cell antibody testing is temporarily unavailable due to an assay reagent issue. The duration of the downtime is unknown, but clients will be informed once testing resumes. Please contact Client Support Services at 206-520-4600 for any questions.***

    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

    Interpretation

    Guidelines
    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.

    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.

    Ordering & Collection

    Specimen Type
    CSF, Cerebrospinal Fluid
    Collection

    SPINAL FLUID

    Quantity
    Requested: 2 mL CSF
    Minimum: 1 mL CSF

    Processing

    Receiving Instructions

    Freeze CSF at -20°C

    Stability: Freezer: Long Term; Refrig: 14 d

    Misc Sendout

    Performance

    Lab Department
    Immunology(IMM)
    Frequency
    Monday, Wednesday
    Available STAT?
    No
    Performing Location(s)
    UW-MT Immunology
    206-520-4600

    Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
    University of Washington Medical Center,
    1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

    Billing & Coding

    CPT Codes
    83520
    LOINC
    31530-9
    Interfaced Order Code
    UOW318