Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type Tr (DNER), CBA IFA
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type Tr (DNER), CBA IFA - Delta/notch-like epidermal growth factor-related receptor (DNER) is a central nervous system-specific ligand for the Notch receptors expressed by cerebellar Purkinje neurons, essential for the normal development of Purkinje cells and Bergmann glia. DNER is the target of PCA-Tr antibodies associated with paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration (PCD) in patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
- Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Type-Tr Ab, Serum [Presence]
Estimated days for results: Results should be available within 2 - 5 business days after samples are received at the lab.
Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type Tr (DNER), CBA IFA - Delta/notch-like epidermal growth factor-related receptor (DNER) is a central nervous system-specific ligand for the Notch receptors expressed by cerebellar Purkinje neurons, essential for the normal development of Purkinje cells and Bergmann glia. DNER is the target of PCA-Tr antibodies associated with paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration (PCD) in patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
2–5 business days
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
- Preferred Specimen(s): 0.5 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
- Transport Container: Transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 21 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Serum separator tube (SST)
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Rhode Island, New Jersey, or New York
