CRMP-5-IgG Western Blot
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Not Available – Collapsin Response-Mediator Protein-5-IgG (CRMP-5-IgG) Western Blot, Serum
Test ID: CRMP S
Test
Method
Western Blot
Method Description
Western blot is performed on denatured full-length recombinant human collapsin response-mediator protein-5 (CRMP-5), reduced and subjected to electrophoresis on 10% polyacrylamide gel. IgG is detected autoradiographically by enhanced chemiluminescence.(Yu Z, Kryzer TJ, Griesmann GE, et al: CRMP-5 neuronal autoantibody: marker of lung cancer and thymoma-related autoimmunity. Ann Neurol 2001 February;49[2]:146-154)
Report Includes
Specimens
Serum
Clinical Utility
This testing is recommended in cases of chorea, vision loss, cranial neuropathy and myelopathy.
Clinical Information at external website.
Test Version
4-Dec-2025
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Sample Volume
1.5 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Comment
Gel-separator tubes are acceptable.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen
Stability
| Ambient | 72 hours |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | Gross |
|---|---|
| Lipemia | Gross |
| Other | Grossly icteric |
Test Version
4-Dec-2025
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Western Blot
Method Description
Western blot is performed on denatured full-length recombinant human collapsin response-mediator protein-5 (CRMP-5), reduced and subjected to electrophoresis on 10% polyacrylamide gel. IgG is detected autoradiographically by enhanced chemiluminescence.(Yu Z, Kryzer TJ, Griesmann GE, et al: CRMP-5 neuronal autoantibody: marker of lung cancer and thymoma-related autoimmunity. Ann Neurol 2001 February;49[2]:146-154)
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRMP-5-IgG Western Blot | None |
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Test Version
4-Dec-2025
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CRMP S | 63135CRMP-5-IgG Western Blot, S | None |
Test Version
4-Dec-2025