Yo Autoantibody




Test Mnemonic

ANTIYO

CPT Codes

  • 83520 - QTY (1)

Aliases

  • Anti-Purkinje Cell Ab
  • Anti-Yo
  • Recombx Yo Autoantibody Test

Performing Laboratory

Athena Diagnostics


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.

Alternate 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.
2 mLCerebrospinal fluid (CSF)Sterile container RefrigeratedCollect in a 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

Mon - Fri

Turnaround Time

4 - 6 days

Methodology

Name Description
Automated Nanoliter Scale Immunoassay 

Reference Range

Yo Autoantibody
Sex Age From Age To Type Range Range Unit
       Serum <1:200 CSF 1:1 

Special Info

Serum must be separated from cells within 48 hours of collection.

Clinical Info

Detection of anti-Yo antibodies using recombinant human antigens.