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Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Neuropathy (CIDP) Panel, Serum

Test ID: CIDPBCN S

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

NF140; NF155; NF186; CNTN1; CASPR1; Neurofascin 155; Contactin 1; Contactin Associated Protein 1; Neurofascin 140; Neurofascin 186

Method

Fixed cell-based assay

Report Includes

NF140; NF155; NF186; CNTN1 + CASPR1

Specimens

Serum
Similar testing is available for research use only at London Health Science Centre: Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Neuropathy (CIDP) Panel, Serum

Test Location

BC Neuroimmunology Lab, Room S-157, 2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver BC V6T 2B5

Test Version

7-Aug-2024

Specimen

Specimens

Serum
Similar testing is available for research use only at London Health Science Centre: Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Neuropathy (CIDP) Panel, Serum

Collection Containers

Gold top (SST)

Sample Volume

5 mL

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send frozen (preferred).

Stability

Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 30 days

Additional Stability Information

If the specimen thaws, it is unsuitable for analysis.

Test Version

7-Aug-2024

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Fixed cell-based assay

Turnaround Time

30 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
NF140
NF155
NF186
CNTN1 + CASPR1

Test Location

BC Neuroimmunology Lab, Room S-157, 2211 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver BC V6T 2B5

Test Version

7-Aug-2024

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
CIDPBCN S 63683CNTN1
63684NF140
63685NF155
63686NF186
63687CNTN1+CASPR1

Test Version

7-Aug-2024