Test Code PNAIG Purkinje Cell Antibody Titer [Reflex], Serum
Specimen Volume
1.0 mL
Preferred Specimen
Gold (SST) (Serum)
Specimen Handling Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP. Requires Laboratory Director approval prior to collection
Transport
Routine courier pick-up
Cutoff Time
None
Department
ARUP
Methodology
Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA); Immunoblot
Stat Turn-around Time
N/A
Routine Turn-around Time
1 Week
Reference Ranges
Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab (PCCA or PCA-1) Scree Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab (PCCA or PCA-1) Titer < 1:10 Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab (PCCA or PCA-1) Immunoblot Negative