Test Code NCDCS Neurochondrin Antibody, Cell-Binding Assay, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
-DMS2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-EPS2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-MAS1 / Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-MDS2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-PCDES / Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalopathy/CNS Disorder Evaluation, Serum
Testing Algorithm
If the indirect immunofluorescence (IFA) pattern suggests neurochondrin, then this test and neurochondrin antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
-DMS2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-EPS2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-MAS1 / Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-MDS2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-PCDES / Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalopathy/CNS Disorder Evaluation, Serum
Cell-Binding Assay (CBA)
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
Frozen | 28 days | |
Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Clinical Information
Neurochondrin is a neuronal target antigen in autoimmune cerebellar degeneration. Patients positive for neurochondrin-IgG present with a subacute to chronic cerebellar and brainstem syndrome. Patients respond to long-term immunosuppressive treatment with clinical stabilization or improvement.
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
-DMS2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-EPS2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-MAS1 / Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-MDS2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-PCDES / Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalopathy/CNS Disorder Evaluation, Serum
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
5 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory

CPT Code Information
86255