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SOX1 Antibody, IgG by Immunoblot, Serum
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Ordering Recommendation
Consider ordering for individuals with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration (PCD), or paraneoplastic and nonparaneoplastic neuronopathy. May aid in the diagnosis of occult tumor, recurrence of tumor, or second tumor.
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Methodology
Qualitative Immunoblot
Performed
Mon, Thu, Sat
Reported
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Serum separator tube.
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.30 mL)
Refrigerated.
Plasma. Contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, or lipemic specimens.
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
Negative
Interpretive Data
SOX1 antibody is detected in patients with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) and in patients with paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration (PCD), paraneoplastic and nonparaneoplastic neuropathy. SOX1 antibody is associated with small cell lung cancer. A negative test result does not rule out a diagnosis of LEMS or other causes of paraneoplastic neurological syndrome.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
84182
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 3002903 | SOX1 Antibody, IgG by Immunoblot, Serum | 82444-1 |
Aliases
- AGNA
- Anti-glial nuclear antibody
- Cerebellar degeneration
- Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome
- LEMS
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