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HelpTest Code PDEIC Phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A) IgG, Tissue Immunofluorescence, Spinal Fluid
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
DMC2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
ENC2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
EPC2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
MDC2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Useful For
Detecting phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A)-IgG in cerebrospinal fluid specimens
Evaluation of autoimmune/paraneoplastic neurological syndromes among patients presenting with movement disorders and encephalopathy
Testing Algorithm
If the indirect immunofluorescence (IFA) pattern suggests phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A) IgG, then the PDE10A antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
DMC2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
ENC2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
EPC2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
MDC2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Reporting Name
PDE10A Ab IFA, CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Clinical Information
Phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A) is a marker of paraneoplastic neurological autoimmunity in patients presenting with movement disorders, encephalopathy, and often, cancer.
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
DMC2 / Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
ENC2 / Encephalopathy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
EPC2 / Epilepsy, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
MDC2 / Movement Disorder, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Negative
Interpretation
A positive result is consistent with phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A) autoimmunity that manifests with autoimmune movement disorders or encephalitis. A paraneoplastic cause should be considered.
Cautions
A negative result does not exclude the presence of neurological autoimmunity or cancer. The use of immunosuppressive therapy prior to sample collection may negatively impact the sensitivity of this assay.
Method Description
The patient's sample is tested by a standardized immunofluorescence assay that uses a composite frozen section of mouse cerebellum, kidney, and gut tissues. After incubation with sample and washing, fluorescein-conjugated goat-antihuman IgG is applied. Neuron-specific autoantibodies are identified by their characteristic fluorescence staining patterns. Samples that are scored positive for any neuronal nuclear or cytoplasmic autoantibody are titrated to an endpoint. Interference by coexisting non-neuron-specific autoantibodies can usually be eliminated by serologic absorption.(Honorat JA, Komorowski L, Josephs KA, et al. IgLON5 antibody: Neurological accompaniments and outcomes in 20 patients. Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm. 2017;4(5):e385. doi:10.1212/NXI.0000000000000385)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
5 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86255
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PDEIC | PDE10A Ab IFA, CSF | 103842-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 620067 | PDE10A Ab IFA, CSF | 103842-1 |