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Test Code FABAA Anti-bestrophin Autoantibodies


Specimen Required


Submit only one of the following specimens:

 

Serum:

 

Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 5 mL serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.

 

Plasma:

 

Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Spin down and send 5 mL EDTA plasma refrigerated in a plastic vial.

 

Complete and submit with specimen:

1.     Completed OHSU Ocular request form

2.     Clinical history

3.     Referring physician information (name & phone number)

 

NOTE: Without this information, testing cannot be completed.


Special Instructions

Method Name

Immunoblot

Reporting Name

Anti-bestrophin Autoantibodies

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Minimum Volume

3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Refrigerated 7 days

Reject Due To

Hemolysis: Mild reject; Gross reject
Thawing: Warm reject; Cold OK

Reference Values

A final report will be provided.

Performing Laboratory

Ocular Immunology Laboratory OHSU

CPT Code Information

84182

Day(s) Performed

Wednesday

Report Available

16 to 35 days