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Test Code AK5IS Adenylate Kinase 5 (AK5) IgG, Tissue Immunofluorescence, Serum (Non-Orderable)


Specimen Required


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

-DMS2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum

-ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum

-EPS2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum


Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
AK5CS AK5 Ab CBA, S No No
AK5TS AK5 Ab IFA Titer, S No No

Testing Algorithm

If the indirect immunofluorescence (IFA) pattern suggests AK5 (adenylate kinase 5), then the AK5 antibody cell-binding assay and AK5 antibody IFA titer are performed at an additional charge.

Method Name

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

-DMS2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum

-ENS2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum

-EPS2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Serum

 

Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen 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

Day(s) Performed

Varies

Performing 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.