94707-7
LaboratoryDementia autoimmune Ab panel - Cerebral spinal fluid
Definition
Detection of multiple autoantibodies in spinal fluid (CSF) for the diagnosis of an autoimmune-related dementia. Testing is performed to investigate new onset of dementia and cognitive impairment along with additional symptoms, such as rapid onset and progression, fluctuating course, psychiatric features (psychosis, hallucinations), movement disorders (myoclonus, tremor, dyskinesias), headaches, cancer or smoking history, or neuroimaging findings atypical for degenerative etiology.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Dementia autoimmune Ab panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
CSF
Scale Type
-
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PANEL.SERO
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
Dementia autoimmune Ab pnl CSF
Display Name
Dementia autoimmune Ab panel (CSF)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 94707-7?
LOINC code 94707-7 identifies "Dementia autoimmune Ab panel - Cerebral spinal fluid". Detection of multiple autoantibodies in spinal fluid (CSF) for the diagnosis of an autoimmune-related dementia. Testing is performed to investigate new onset of dementia and cognitive impairment along with additional symptoms, such as rapid onset and progression, fluctuating course, psychiatric features (psychosis, hallucinations), movement disorders (myoclonus, tremor, dyskinesias), headaches, cancer or smoking history, or neuroimaging findings atypical for degenerative etiology.
What does 94707-7 measure?
This code measures Dementia autoimmune Ab panel in CSF. It belongs to the PANEL.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.