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Product Name: Pandas OCD Neuroimmunology Test

Description: Pandas/OCD Neuroimmunology Test determines the presence of Streptococcal and Streptozyme antibodies which have been linked to OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). The pattern of OCD symptoms in PANDAS is characterized by sharp ups and downs, which may correlate with the rise and fall of antibody titers against strep antigens and their cross-reaction with B-cell antigens and basal ganglia. No doctors order needed, you recieve the results. REQUIRES A BLOOD COLLECTION WHICH MAY HAVE A SMALL ADDITIONAL FEE AT THE LAB OF YOUR CHOICE.

Price: Quantity: $399.99 This test requires a blood specimen. You will be responsible for the blood draw fee. You receive the lab results. The Pandas/OCD neuroimmunology test is not eligable for direct insurance reimbursement. You must prepay for this test. Signs and symptoms of Autoimmune OCD (PANDAS) Sudden onset or sharp increase in OCD symptoms Presence of tics and/or hyperactivity Involuntary and irregular movements of the legs, arms or face Irritability, temper tantrums, mood liability Age regression: reverting to younger developmental stage Separation anxiety Nighttime difficulties Severe nightmares and new bedtime fears or rituals What to do if you suspect PANDAS: Do a throat culture for Group A B-Hemolytic Strep Do a blood test to check for elevated antibody levels against the following streptococcal, B-cell and brain antigens: 1. Antibodies to the extra cellular products of Group A Streptococci     which collectively are named Streptozyme Streptolysin O (SO) Streptokinase (SK) Hyaluronidase (SH) Deoxyribonuclease (DNase) Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotidase (NADase) 2. Antibodies to streptococcal cell components M5 peptide M12 peptide M19 peptide 3. Antibodies to B-cell autoantigen D8/17 4. Anti-brain antibodies Myelin basic protein Ganglioside (Asialoganglioside GM1)   5013 NeuroImmunology of PANDAS/OCD   $399.00 Streptozyme (IgG, IgM)   86609 x 2 Streptococcal M Proteins (IgG, IgM)   86609 x 2 B-Cell Antigen (D8/17) (IgG, IgM)   86235 x 2 Myelin Basic Protein (IgG, IgM)   86256 x 2 Ganglioside GM1 (IgG, IgM)   86256 x 2 Tubulin (IgG, IgM)   86256 x 2