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Epic Test Code PDEIS Phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A) IgG, Tissue Immunofluorescence, Serum


Specimen Required


Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:

ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum

DMS2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum

EPS2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum

MDS2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum


Useful For

Detecting phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A)-IgG in serum specimens

 

Evaluation of autoimmune/paraneoplastic neurological syndromes among patients presenting with movement disorders and encephalopathy

Testing Algorithm

If the indirect immunofluorescence (IFA) pattern suggests phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A) IgG, then the PDE10A antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.

Method Name

Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:

ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum

DMS2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum

EPS2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum

MDS2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum

 

Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Reporting Name

PDE10A Ab IFA, S

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

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

Clinical Information

Phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A) is a marker of paraneoplastic neurological autoimmunity in patients presenting with movement disorders, encephalopathy, and often, cancer.

Reference Values

Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:

ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum

DMS2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum

EPS2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum

MDS2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum

 

Negative

Interpretation

A positive result is consistent with phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A) autoimmunity that manifests with autoimmune movement disorders or encephalitis. A paraneoplastic cause should be considered.

Cautions

A negative result does not exclude the presence of neurological autoimmunity or cancer. The use of immunosuppressive therapy prior to sample collection may negatively impact the sensitivity of this assay.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

5 to 10 days

Specimen Retention Time

28 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86255

NY State Approved

Yes