CAR Autoantibody




Test Mnemonic

CARAB

CPT Codes

  • 83520 - QTY (1)

Aliases

  • Anti-Recoverin Antibody
  • Anti-Retinol Antibody
  • Cancer Associated Retinopathy (CAR)
  • Recombx CAR
  • Recombx CAR Autoantibody Test

Performing Laboratory

Athena Diagnostics


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
2 mLSerumSST (Gold) RefrigeratedSerum must be separated from cells within 48 hours of collection.

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
2 mLSerumNo additive (Red) RefrigeratedSerum must be separated from cells within 48 hours of collection.
2 mLCerebrospinal fluid (CSF)Sterile container RefrigeratedCollect in sterile, leak-proof container.

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.5 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient72 hours
Refrigerated28 days
Frozen28 days

Days Performed

Tue, Fri

Turnaround Time

4 - 6 days

Methodology

Name Description
Automated Nanoliter Scale Immunoassay 

Special Info

Serum must be separated from cells within 48 hours of collection. Whole blood is not an acceptable specimen.

Clinical Info

Anti-recoverin antibodies can be detected in patients with cancer-associated retinopathy (CAR).