Test ID RCVBS Recoverin-IgG Antibody, Immunoblot, Serum
Specimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732) with the specimen.
Useful For
Evaluating patients with suspected paraneoplastic retinopathy accompanying small cell carcinoma
Method Name
Immunoblot (IB)
Reporting Name
Recoverin Immunoblot, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
Frozen | 28 days | ||
Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
4 to 6 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
84182
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
RCVBS | Recoverin Immunoblot, S | 83003-4 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
610009 | Recoverin Immunoblot, S | 83003-4 |