53717-5
LaboratoryPCA-1 Ab [Titer] in Serum
Definition
PCA-1 antibody is rarely found in patients with neurologic diseases without breast or gynecologic cancer. Conversely, it is rarely found in patients with breast or gynecologic cancer without neurologic dysfunction. Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration is associated with breast or gynecological (ovarian, fallopian, endometrial) tumors, and less commonly with lung (SCLC -small cell lung cancer) or Hodgkin lymphoma. More than 50% of seropositive patients present with subacute cerbellar ataxia and approximately 5% with sensorimotor or motor neuropathy. Information from http://www.clinlabnavigator.com accessed 2008 14 02.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Purkinje cell cytoplasmic type 1 Ab
Property
Titr
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser
Scale Type
SemiQn
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
SERO
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
PCA-1 Ab Titr Ser
Display Name
PCA-1 Ab (S) [Titer]
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 53717-5?
LOINC code 53717-5 identifies "PCA-1 Ab [Titer] in Serum". PCA-1 antibody is rarely found in patients with neurologic diseases without breast or gynecologic cancer. Conversely, it is rarely found in patients with breast or gynecologic cancer without neurologic dysfunction. Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration is associated with breast or gynecological (ovarian, fallopian, endometrial) tumors, and less commonly with lung (SCLC -small cell lung cancer) or Hodgkin lymphoma. More than 50% of seropositive patients present with subacute cerbellar ataxia and approximately 5% with sensorimotor or motor neuropathy. Information from http://www.clinlabnavigator.com accessed 2008 14 02.
What does 53717-5 measure?
This code measures Purkinje cell cytoplasmic type 1 Ab in Ser. It belongs to the SERO class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.