Recombx MaTa Autoantibody Test
Test Mnemonic
MATA
CPT Codes
- 83520 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Ma Paraneoplastic Syndrome
- PNM1/PNM2
- Ta Paraneoplastic Syndrome
Performing Laboratory
Athena Diagnostics
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | Refrigerated | Serum must be separated from cells within 48 hours of collection. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) | Sterile container | Refrigerated | Collect in a sterile, leak-proof container. | |
| 2 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Serum must be separated from cells within 48 hours of collection. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 28 days |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Days Performed
Mon - 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.
Clinical Info
Anti-Ma and anti-Ta antibodies can be detected in patients with a wide range of paraneoplastic neurological syndromes including acute or subacute onset of symptoms of limbic encephalitis, brainstem encephalitis, cerebellar degeneration, or polyneuropathy.