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Demyelinating Neuropathy Antibody Panel

Important Note

Note: This test is performed, resulted, and billed by Dr. Alan Pestronk’s Neuromuscular Laboratory at Washington University

Performing Laboratory

Dr. Alan Pestronk’s Laboratory

Methodology

ELISA

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Blood

Container/Tube:  2 full plain red tops

Specimen Volume: 2 to 3 ml of serum

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

MBMC Sendout Information

Send serum aliquot to BJH central receiving with Epic requisition or Pestronk requisition.

Reference Lab Information

Other shipping information
    ·     Store: Serum in a refrigerator until sending.
    ·     Temperature: Serum can be sent from ambient temperature to frozen by overnight mail.
    ·     Serum should be sent with requisition form, demographics & insurance (Front & Back of cards).
            Complete: A requisition form for each patient.
    ·     THE LABORATORY IS NOT OPEN ON WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS
            We do not accept Saturday delivery
            Store sample in refrigerator over the weekend. Send on Monday.
    ·     Call 314-362-2406 for additional information.