Referred Tests
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Test ID: PVLE
Paraneoplastic Vision Loss Evaluation, Serum
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Evaluating patients with rapidly progressive vision loss where a paraneoplastic cause for vision loss (retinopathy or optic neuritis with other findings [eg, retinitis] is suspected)
Evaluating patients with small cell carcinoma who develop vision loss
Profile Information A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVLEI | Paraneoplas Vision Loss Interp, S | No | Yes |
| CRMS | CRMP-5-IgG, S | No | Yes |
| RCVBS | Recoverin Immunoblot, S | Yes | Yes |
Reflex Tests Lists tests that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial tests.
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRMWS | CRMP-5-IgG Western Blot, S | Yes | No |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
If the indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA) patterns suggest collapsin response-mediator protein-5 (CRMP-5) antibody, then CRMP-5 IFA titer and CRMP-5 Western blot are performed at an additional charge.
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
PVLEI: Medical Interpretation
CRMS: Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
CRMWS: Western Blot (WB)
RCVBS: Immunoblot (IB)
NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Paraneoplastic Vision Loss Eval, S
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
CRMP-5
Anti-CV-2
Recoverin
Retinopathy
Ophthalmitis
Anti-CAR
CAR
Anti-CV-2
Recoverin
Retinopathy
Ophthalmitis
Anti-CAR
CAR