Test ID: FINA
NAbFeron (IFN-B) Neutralizing Antibody
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
NY State Approved Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Detection of antibodies to interferon-B-1
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Viral cytopathic effect assay
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Specimen Type Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Draw blood in plain red top tube. Separate and send 2 mL of serum refrigerated. (Serum gel tube is acceptable.)
Note: 1.Sample needs to be collected either before treatment with interferon or more than 24 hours following the most recent dose. Patient should not be on steroid therapy for at least two weeks prior to testing.
2. Collection date is required.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of specimen required to perform an assay once, including instrument and container dead space. Submitting the minimum specimen volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory or perform reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum specimen volume may result in a QNS (quantity not sufficient) result, requiring a second specimen to be collected.
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Specimens other than | Serum |
| Anticoagulants other than | NA |
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Thawing | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icteric | NA |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
Normal titer: <20
Mild/Moderate titer: > or = 20 - < or = 60
High titer: >60
Test Performed By: Athena Diagnostics
377 Plantation St.
Four Biotech Park
Worcester, MA 01605
Clinical Reference Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
- Grossberg et all. J Interferon Research 1988; 8: 5-7
- Grossberg et al. Biotherapy (in press) 1997
- Grossberg et al. In: Manual of Clinical Laboratory Immunology,1986 3rd ed. 295-299
- WHO Technical Report Series 687, 35-60, 1983
- Betaseron prescribing information, Berlex
- Rebif prescribing information, Serono
- AVONEX product insert, Biogen 1996
- Sibley et al. Neurology 1996; 47: 889-894
- Paty et al. Neurology 1996; 47: 865-866
Method Description Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference
The detection and neutralizing potency of antibodies to interferon in
Patient specimens were performed by an anti-viral bioassay. The
methodology follows the guidelines of the NIH Committee on Human
antibodies to Interferon (1) and the World Health Organization for the
standardization of interferon neutralization bioassays. (4) Specimens
were titrated against natural human fibroblast-derived beta interferon.
The titer is expressed as the reciprocal of the dilution of patient serum
which reduce interferon activity by a standard amount. (1) The Mild/
Moderately Elevated range reflects the analytical variation of antibody
immunoreactivity to beta interferons. (5)
Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Outlines the days and times the test is performed. This field reflects the day and time the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time required before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means assays are performed several times during the day.
Monday through Saturday
Analytic Time Defines the amount of time it takes the laboratory to setup and perform the test. This is defined in number of days. The shortest interval of time expressed is "same day/1 day," which means the results may be available the same day that the sample is received in the testing laboratory. One day means results are available 1 day after the sample is received in the laboratory.
Maximum Laboratory Time Defines the maximum time from specimen receipt at Mayo Medical Laboratories until the release of the test result
Performing Laboratory Location The location of the laboratory that performs the test
Test Classification Provides information regarding the medical device classification for laboratory test kits and reagents. Tests may be classified as cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and used per manufacturer's instructions, or as products that do not undergo full FDA review and approval, and are then labeled as an Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR), Investigation Use Only (IUO) product, or a Research Use Only (RUO) product.
CPT Code Information Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Medical Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.
86382/Neutralization test, viral
87253/Tissue culture, additional studies or definitive identification
LOINC® Code Information Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the result codes returned for this test or profile.
| Result ID | Reporting Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
| Z0083 | NAbFeron (IFN-B) Antibody | In Process |
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