Test Code AAGFS Alpha-3 Beta-4 Ganglionic Neuronal Acetylcholine Receptor Binding Antibody, Flow Cytometry, Serum (Non-Orderable)
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information see:
-DYS2 / Dysautonomia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-GID2 / Gastrointestinal Dysmotility, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Secondary ID
622854Useful For
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
DYS2 / Dysautonomia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
GID2 / Gastrointestinal Dysmotility, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Evaluating patients with suspected autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy and autoimmune gastrointestinal dysmotility using serum specimens
Reporting alpha-3 beta-4 ganglionic neuronal acetylcholine receptor binding antibody results as part of a profile
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAGTS | AChR Alpha3 Gang Flow Titer, S | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
When the results of this assay require further evaluation, the reflex titer test will be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information see:
-DYS2 / Dysautonomia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-GID2 / Gastrointestinal Dysmotility, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Flow Cytometry
Reporting Name
AChR Alpha3 Ganglionic Flow, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 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 part of profile. For more information see:
-DYS2 / Dysautonomia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
-GID2 / Gastrointestinal Dysmotility, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Varies
Report Available
3 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86255
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| AAGFS | AChR Alpha3 Ganglionic Flow, S | In Process |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 622854 | AChR Alpha3 Ganglionic Flow, S | In Process |