HU Antibody Screen w/Refl to Titer and WB

Serum

Performed by: Quest Diagnostics

The Hu Antibody Screen with Reflex to Titer and Western Blot (WB) panel is a specialized diagnostic test crucial for detecting paraneoplastic neurological syndromes, particularly small cell lung cancer-related disorders. This test is designed to identify Hu antibodies, which are indicative of an immune response where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own nervous system in reaction to a cancer. If initial screening is positive, the test reflexively proceeds to a titer to quantify the antibody levels and a Western Blot for confirmation. The presence of Hu antibodies is often associated with encephalomyelitis and sensory neuronopathy, making this test a vital tool in early cancer detection and managing complex neurological conditions.

Biomarkers included in this panel:

HU Ab Screen, IFA, Serum

Serum

The Hu Ab Screen, IFA (Immunofluorescence Assay), Serum test is a pivotal diagnostic tool in neurology and oncology, primarily utilized for the detection of paraneoplastic neurological syndromes associated with cancers like small cell lung cancer. Th

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