Test Code APBTS Adaptor Protein 3 Beta2 (AP3B2) Antibody, Tissue Immunofluorescence Titer, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
-AIAES / Axonal Neuropathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-DYS2 / Dysautonomia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-GID2 / Gastrointestinal Dysmotility, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-MAS1 / Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Useful For
The differential diagnosis of patients presenting with mixed cerebellar and sensory ataxia and myeloneuropathy
Reporting an end titer result from serum specimens
Testing Algorithm
If the indirect immunofluorescence (IFA) pattern suggests AP3B2 (adaptor protein 3 beta2)-IgG, then AP3B2 antibody cell-binding assay (CBA) and this test will be performed at an additional charge.
Reporting Name
AP3B2 IFA Titer, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
Frozen | 28 days | ||
Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
-AIAES / Axonal Neuropathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-DYS2 / Dysautonomia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-GID2 / Gastrointestinal Dysmotility, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-MAS1 / Myelopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
<1:240
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
5 to 10 daysSpecimen Retention Time
28 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterCPT Code Information
86256
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
APBTS | AP3B2 IFA Titer, S | 101908-2 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
616109 | AP3B2 IFA Titer, S | 101908-2 |