Ordering Recommendation
Use to screen individuals with Merkel cell carcinoma for antibodies suggestive of current or prior infection with Merkel cell polyomavirus.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Multiplex Bead Assay
Performed
Varies
Reported
21-31 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Plain red or serum separator tube (SST).
Separate from cells ASAP or within 4 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Frozen. Also acceptable: Refrigerated.
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Screening for the Merkel cell polyomavirus VP1 capsid antibody is done once, on the first specimen submitted. Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
0058U
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
3005984 | Merkel Oncoprotein Ab, Titer | 18727-8 |
3005985 | Merkel Oncoprotein Ab, Interpretation | 11502-2 |
3005986 | Prior Merkel Oncoprotein Ab | 18727-8 |
3005987 | Date of Prior Sample | 51953-8 |
3005988 | Merkel Disease Status, Interpretation 1 | 56850-1 |
3005989 | Merkel Disease Status, Interpretation 2 | 56850-1 |
3005990 | Merkel Ab SmT Method | 62364-5 |
Aliases
- MCC
- MCPyV
- polyomavirus oncoprotein antibodies
- polyomavirus VP1 capsid antibody
- small T antibodies
Univ. of Washington/Laboratory Medicine