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Contactin-Associated Protein-2 (CASPR2) Antibody, IgG by CBA-IFA With Reflex to Titer, CSF

CASPR2GCSF
Example Reports
Detected
Not Detected

Ordering Recommendation

Aids in diagnosis of contactin-associated protein-2 (CASPR2) antibody disorders associated with acquired neuromyotonia, limbic encephalitis, painful neuropathy, and Morvan syndrome. Use to manage antibody-positive (CASPR2) individuals following immunotherapy and/or plasmapheresis. Serum is the preferred specimen; refer to Contactin-Associated Protein-2 Antibody, IgG CBA-IFA with Reflex to Titer, Serum (2009452).

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

CSF.

Specimen Preparation

Transfer 0.5 mL CSF to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.15 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Cell-Based Indirect Fluorescent Antibody

Performed

Wed

Reported

1-8 days

Reference Interval

Less than 1:1

Interpretive Data

Contactin-associated protein-2 (CASPR2) IgG antibody may occur as part of the voltage-gated potassium channel (VGKC) complex antibodies.

The presence of CASPR2 IgG antibody is associated with a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, including acquired neuromyotonia, limbic encephalitis, painful neuropathy, and Morvan syndrome. Tumors such as thymoma, small cell lung cancer, and other rarer tumors may occur. The full spectrum of clinical disorders and tumors associated with the CASPR2 IgG antibody continues to be defined. Results should be interpreted in correlation with the patient's clinical history and other laboratory findings.

This indirect fluorescent antibody assay utilizes CASPR2 transfected cell lines for the detection and semiquantification of the CASPR2 IgG antibody.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

If CASPR2 antibody IgG is positive, then CASPR2 antibody IgG titer will be added. Additional charges apply.

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08/21/2023
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CPT Codes

86255; if reflexed, add 86256

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3001987 CASPR2 Ab IgG CBA-IFA Screen, CSF 90820-2
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Aliases

Contactin-Associated Protein-2 (CASPR2) Antibody, IgG by CBA-IFA With Reflex to Titer, CSF