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HelpTest ID FONS Western blot for anti-optic nerve autoantibodies in the serum
Specimen Required
Complete and submit with specimen:
-Completed OHSU Ocular Requisition Form
-Clinical history
-Healthcare professional information (name and phone number)
NOTE: Without this information, testing cannot be completed.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 5 mL Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
2. Label specimen as serum.
3. Send refrigerated.
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen volume: 5 mL Plasma
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial.
2. Label specimen as plasma.
3. Send refrigerated.
Method Name
Western blot
Reporting Name
Anti-optic nerve autoantibodies, WBSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reference Values
A final report will be provided.
Day(s) Performed
Batched
Report Available
16 to 35 daysPerforming Laboratory
Ocular Immunology Laboratory OHSUCPT Code Information
84182
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FONS | Anti-optic nerve autoantibodies, WB | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FONS | Anti-optic nerve autoantibodies, WB | Not Provided |