Test Code DMC2 Dementia, Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Evaluation, Spinal Fluid
Ordering Guidance
Multiple neurological phenotype-specific autoimmune/paraneoplastic evaluations are available. For more information as well as phenotype-specific testing options, see Autoimmune Neurology Test Ordering Guide.
When more than one evaluation is ordered on the same order number, the duplicate test will be canceled.
For a list of antibodies performed with each evaluation, see Autoimmune Neurology Antibody Matrix.
Necessary Information
Provide the following information:
-Relevant clinical information
-Ordering healthcare professional's name, phone number, mailing address, and e-mail address
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Preferred: Collection vial number 1
Acceptable: Any collection vial
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732) with the specimen.
Useful For
Investigating new onset dementia and cognitive impairment plus 1 or more of the following accompaniments using cerebrospinal fluid specimens:
-Rapid onset and progression
-Fluctuating course
-Psychiatric accompaniments (psychosis, hallucinations)
-Movement disorder (myoclonus, tremor, dyskinesias)
-Headache
-Autoimmune stigmata (personal history or family history or signs of diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorder, vitiligo, poliosis [premature graying], myasthenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus)
-Smoking history (20 or more pack-years) or other cancer risk factors
-History of cancer
-Inflammatory cerebrospinal fluid
-Neuroimaging findings atypical for degenerative etiology
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADMCI | Dementia, Interpretation, CSF | No | Yes |
| AK5IC | AK5 Ab IFA, CSF | No | Yes |
| AMPCC | AMPA-R Ab CBA, CSF | No | Yes |
| AMPHC | Amphiphysin Ab, CSF | No | Yes |
| AGN1C | Anti-Glial Nuclear Ab, Type 1 | No | Yes |
| ANN1C | Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 1 | No | Yes |
| ANN2C | Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 2 | No | Yes |
| ANN3C | Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 3 | No | Yes |
| CS2CC | CASPR2-IgG CBA, CSF | No | Yes |
| CRMC | CRMP-5-IgG, CSF | No | Yes |
| DPPCC | DPPX Ab CBA, CSF | No | Yes |
| GABCC | GABA-B-R Ab CBA, CSF | No | Yes |
| GD65C | GAD65 Ab Assay, CSF | Yes | Yes |
| GFAIC | GFAP IFA, CSF | No | Yes |
| IG5CC | IgLON5 CBA, CSF | No | Yes |
| LG1CC | LGI1-IgG CBA, CSF | No | Yes |
| GL1IC | mGluR1 Ab IFA, CSF | No | Yes |
| GL5IC | mGluR5 Ab IFA, CSF | No | Yes |
| NCDIC | Neurochondrin IFA, CSF | No | Yes |
| NIFIC | NIF IFA, CSF | No | Yes |
| NMDCC | NMDA-R Ab CBA, CSF | No | Yes |
| PDEIC | PDE10A Ab IFA, CSF | No | Yes |
| PCA2C | Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab Type 2 | No | Yes |
| PCTRC | Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmc Ab Type Tr | No | Yes |
| T46IC | TRIM46 Ab IFA, CSF | No | Yes |
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGNBC | AGNA-1 Immunoblot, CSF | No | No |
| AGNTC | AGNA-1 Titer, CSF | No | No |
| AK5CC | AK5 Ab CBA, CSF | No | No |
| AK5TC | AK5 Ab IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
| AINCC | Alpha Internexin CBA, CSF | No | No |
| AMPIC | AMPA-R Ab IF Titer Assay, CSF | No | No |
| APHTC | Amphiphysin Ab Titer, CSF | No | No |
| AMIBC | Amphiphysin Immunoblot, CSF | No | No |
| AN1BC | ANNA-1 Immunoblot, CSF | No | No |
| AN1TC | ANNA-1 Titer, CSF | No | No |
| AN2BC | ANNA-2 Immunoblot, CSF | No | No |
| AN2TC | ANNA-2 Titer, CSF | No | No |
| AN3TC | ANNA-3 Titer, CSF | No | No |
| CRMTC | CRMP-5-IgG Titer, CSF | No | No |
| DPPTC | DPPX Ab IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
| GABIC | GABA-B-R Ab IF Titer Assay, CSF | No | No |
| GFACC | GFAP CBA, CSF | No | No |
| GFATC | GFAP IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
| IG5TC | IgLON5 IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
| MP1BC | MAP1B Immunoblot, CSF | No | No |
| GL1CC | mGluR1 Ab CBA, CSF | No | No |
| GL1TC | mGluR1 Ab IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
| GL5CC | mGluR5 Ab CBA, CSF | No | No |
| GL5TC | mGluR5 Ab IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
| NCDCC | Neurochondrin CBA, CSF | No | No |
| NCDTC | Neurochondrin IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
| NFHCC | NIF Heavy Chain CBA, CSF | No | No |
| NIFTC | NIF IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
| NFLCC | NIF Light Chain CBA, CSF | No | No |
| NMDIC | NMDA-R Ab IF Titer Assay, CSF | No | No |
| PC2TC | PCA-2 Titer, CSF | No | No |
| PCTBC | PCA-Tr Immunoblot, CSF | No | No |
| PCTTC | PCA-Tr Titer, CSF | No | No |
| PDETC | PDE10A Ab IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
| T46CC | TRIM46 Ab CBA, CSF | No | No |
| T46TC | TRIM46 Ab IFA Titer, CSF | No | No |
| CRMWC | CRMP-5-IgG Western Blot, CSF | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
To determine the necessity of laboratory testing for patients with suspected autoimmune encephalitis, epilepsy or dementia, see the Antibody Prevalence in Epilepsy and Encephalopathy (APE2) score.
If the indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) pattern suggests adenylate kinase 5 protein (AK5) antibody, then the AK5 IFA titer and AK5 CBA will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests antiglial nuclear antibody (AGNA)-1 antibody, then the AGNA-1 immunoblot and AGNA-1 titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests antineuronal nuclear antibody type 1 (ANNA-1), then the ANNA-1 immunoblot, ANNA-1 IFA titer, and ANNA-2 immunoblot will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests ANNA-2 antibody, then the ANNA-2 immunoblot, ANNA-2 IFA titer, and ANNA-1 immunoblot will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests ANNA-3 antibody, then the ANNA-3 titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests amphiphysin antibody, then the amphiphysin immunoblot and amphiphysin IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests Purkinje cell antibody type 2 (PCA-2), then the MAP1B immunoblot and PCA-2 IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests PCA-Tr antibody, then the PCA-Tr immunoblot and PCA-Tr IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA patterns suggest collapsin response-mediator protein-5 (CRMP-5)-IgG, then the CRMP-5-IgG Western blot and CRMP-5-IgG IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5 methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid (AMPA)-receptor antibody cell-binding assay (CBA) result is positive, then the AMPA-receptor antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-B-receptor antibody CBA result is positive, then the GABA-B-receptor antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) antibody, then the GFAP IFA titer and GFAP CBA will be performed at an additional charge.
If the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)-receptor antibody CBA result is positive, then the NMDA-receptor antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the dipeptidyl-peptidase-like protein-6 (DPPX) antibody CBA result is positive, then the DPPX antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests metabotropic glutamate receptor 1 (mGluR1) antibody, then the mGluR1 antibody CBA and mGluR1 antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGluR5) antibody, then the mGluR5 antibody CBA and mGluR5 antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IgLON5 antibody CBA result is positive, then the IgLON5 IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests neuronal intermediate filament (NIF) antibody, then the alpha internexin CBA, NIF heavy chain CBA, NIF light chain CBA, and NIF IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests neurochondrin antibody, then the neurochondrin antibody CBA and neurochondrin IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests tripartite motif-containing protein 46 (TRIM46) antibody, then the TRIM46 antibody CBA and TRIM46 IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
If the IFA pattern suggests phosphodiesterase 10A (PDE10A) antibody, then the PDE10A antibody IFA titer will be performed at an additional charge.
For more information see Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Dementia Evaluation Algorithm-Spinal Fluid.
Special Instructions
Method Name
ADMCI: Technical Interpretation
AMPCC, CS2CC, DPPCC, GABCC, IG5CC, LG1CC, NMDCC, AINCC, AK5CC, GFACC, GL1CC, GL5CC, NCDCC, NFHCC, NFLCC, T46CC: Cell Binding Assay (CBA)
AGN1C, AK5IC, ANN1C, ANN2C, ANN3C, AMPHC, CRMC, GFAIC, GL1IC, GL5IC, NCDIC, NIFIC, PCA2C, PCTRC, PDEIC, T46IC, AGNTC, AK5TC, AMPIC, AN1TC, AN2TC, AN3TC, APHTC, CRMTC, DPPTC, GABIC, GFATC, GL1TC, GL5TC, IG5TC, NCDTC, NIFTC, NMDIC, PC2TC, PCTTC, PDETC, T46TC: Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
GD65C: Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
CRMWC: Western Blot (WB)
AGNBC, AMIBC, AN1BC, AN2BC, MP1BC, PCTBC: Immunoblot (IB)
Reporting Name
Dementia, Autoimm/Paraneo, CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Minimum Volume
2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
|
Test ID |
Reporting name |
Methodology* |
Reference value |
|
ADMCI |
Dementia, Interpretation, CSF |
Technical interpretation |
Interpretive report |
|
AK5IC |
AK5 Ab IFA, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
|
AMPCC |
AMPA-R Ab CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
|
AMPHC |
Amphiphysin Ab, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
|
AGN1C |
Anti-Glial Nuclear Ab, Type 1 |
IFA |
Negative |
|
ANN1C |
Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 1 |
IFA |
Negative |
|
ANN2C |
Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 2 |
IFA |
Negative |
|
ANN3C |
Anti-Neuronal Nuclear Ab, Type 3 |
IFA |
Negative |
|
CS2CC |
CASPR2-IgG CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
|
CRMC |
CRMP-5-IgG, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
|
DPPCC |
DPPX Ab CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
|
GABCC |
GABA-B-R Ab CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
|
GD65C |
GAD65 Ab Assay, CSF |
RIA |
≤0.02 nmol/L |
|
GFAIC |
GFAP IFA, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
|
IG5CC |
IgLON5 CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
|
LG1CC |
LGI1-IgG CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
|
GL1IC |
mGluR1 Ab IFA, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
|
GL5IC |
mGluR5 Ab IFA, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
|
NCDIC |
Neurochondrin IFA, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
|
NIFIC |
NIF IFA, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
|
NMDCC |
NMDA-R Ab CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
|
PDEIC |
PDE10A Ab IFA, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
|
PCA2C |
Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Ab Type 2 |
IFA |
Negative |
|
PCTRC |
Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmc Ab Type Tr |
IFA |
Negative |
|
T46IC |
TRIM46 Ab IFA, CSF |
IFA |
Negative |
Reflex Information:
|
Test ID |
Reporting name |
Methodology* |
Reference value |
|
AGNBC |
AGNA-1 Immunoblot, CSF |
IB |
Negative |
|
AGNTC |
AGNA-1 Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
|
AK5CC |
AK5 Ab CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
|
AK5TC |
AK5 Ab IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
|
AINCC |
Alpha Internexin CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
|
AMPIC |
AMPA-R Ab IF Titer Assay, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
|
APHTC |
Amphiphysin Ab Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
|
AMIBC |
Amphiphysin Immunoblot, CSF |
IB |
Negative |
|
AN1BC |
ANNA-1 Immunoblot, CSF |
IB |
Negative |
|
AN1TC |
ANNA-1 Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
|
AN2BC |
ANNA-2 Immunoblot, CSF |
IB |
Negative |
|
AN2TC |
ANNA-2 Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
|
AN3TC |
ANNA-3 Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
|
CRMTC |
CRMP-5-IgG Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
|
DPPTC |
DPPX Ab IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
|
CRMWC |
CRMP-5-IgG Western Blot, CSF |
WB |
Negative |
|
GABIC |
GABA-B-R Ab IF Titer Assay, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
|
GFACC |
GFAP CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
|
GFATC |
GFAP IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
|
IG5TC |
IgLON5 IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
|
MP1BC |
MAP1B Immunoblot, CSF |
IB |
Negative |
|
GL1CC |
mGluR1 Ab CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
|
GL1TC |
mGluR1 Ab IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
|
GL5CC |
mGluR5 Ab CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
|
GL5TC |
mGluR5 Ab IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
|
NCDCC |
Neurochondrin CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
|
NCDTC |
Neurochondrin IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
|
NFHCC |
NIF Heavy Chain CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
|
NIFTC |
NIF IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
|
NFLCC |
NIF Light Chain CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
|
NMDIC |
NMDA-R Ab IF Titer Assay, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
|
PC2TC |
PCA-2 Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
|
PCTBC |
PCA-Tr Immunoblot, CSF |
IB |
Negative |
|
PCTTC |
PCA-Tr Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
|
PDETC |
PDE10A Ab IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
|
T46CC |
TRIM46 Ab CBA, CSF |
CBA |
Negative |
|
T46TC |
TRIM46 Ab IFA Titer, CSF |
IFA |
<1:2 |
*Methodology abbreviations:
Cell-binding assay (CBA)
Immunoblot (IB)
Immunofluorescence assay (IFA)
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Western blot (WB)
Day(s) Performed
Profile tests: Monday through Sunday; Reflex tests: Varies
Report Available
8 to 12 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 x 23
86341
84182 AGNBC (if appropriate)
86256 AGNTC (if appropriate)
86255 AK5CC (if appropriate)
86256 AK5TC (if appropriate)
86255 AINCC (if appropriate)
86256 AMPIC (if appropriate)
86256 APHTC (if appropriate)
84182 AMIBC (if appropriate)
84182 AN1BC (if appropriate)
86256 AN1TC (if appropriate)
84182 AN2BC (if appropriate)
86256 AN2TC (if appropriate)
86256 AN3TC (if appropriate)
86256 CRMTC (if appropriate)
84182 CRMWC (if appropriate)
86256 DPPTC (if appropriate)
86256 GABIC (if appropriate)
86255 GFACC (if appropriate)
86256 GFATC (if appropriate)
86256 IG5TC (if appropriate)
84182 MP1BC (if appropriate)
86255 GL1CC (if appropriate)
86256 GL1TC (if appropriate)
86255 GL5CC (if appropriate)
86256 GL5TC (if appropriate)
86255 NCDCC (if appropriate)
86256 NCDTC (if appropriate)
86255 NFHCC (if appropriate)
86256 NIFTC (if appropriate)
86255 NFLCC (if appropriate)
86256 NMDIC (if appropriate)
86256 PC2TC (if appropriate)
84182 PCTBC (if appropriate)
86256 PCTTC (if appropriate)
86256 PDETC (if appropriate)
86255 T46CC (if appropriate)
86256 T46TC (if appropriate)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| DMC2 | Dementia, Autoimm/Paraneo, CSF | 94707-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 61513 | NMDA-R Ab CBA, CSF | 93502-3 |
| 61514 | AMPA-R Ab CBA, CSF | 93491-9 |
| 61515 | GABA-B-R Ab CBA, CSF | 93426-5 |
| 34254 | Dementia, Interpretation, CSF | 69048-7 |
| 89079 | AGNA-1, CSF | 90827-7 |
| 5906 | Amphiphysin Ab, CSF | 90815-2 |
| 3852 | ANNA-1, CSF | 44768-0 |
| 7472 | ANNA-2, CSF | 56959-0 |
| 21633 | ANNA-3, CSF | 90836-8 |
| 21650 | CRMP-5-IgG, CSF | 63216-6 |
| 21632 | PCA-2, CSF | 90843-4 |
| 21631 | PCA-Tr, CSF | 90845-9 |
| 21702 | GAD65 Ab Assay, CSF | 94359-7 |
| 64280 | LGI1-IgG CBA, CSF | 94288-8 |
| 64282 | CASPR2-IgG CBA, CSF | 94286-2 |
| 64927 | mGluR1 Ab IFA, CSF | 94361-3 |
| 64934 | DPPX Ab CBA, CSF | 94283-9 |
| 605156 | GFAP IFA, CSF | 94360-5 |
| 606965 | NIF IFA, CSF | 96490-8 |
| 606951 | IgLON5 CBA, CSF | 96481-7 |
| 615866 | Neurochondrin IFA, CSF | 101451-3 |
| 620067 | PDE10A Ab IFA, CSF | 103842-1 |
| 616446 | TRIM46 Ab IFA, CSF | 103843-9 |
| 623398 | AK5 Ab IFA, CSF | In Process |
| 623394 | mGluR5 Ab IFA, CSF | In Process |
| 618893 | IFA Notes | 48767-8 |