A member asked:

Does an abnormal paraneoplastic panel mean i have cancer or wi get it? why else would they order the test. i have pots and i don't sweat

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Pricey test: This is an assay for a host of autoantibodies that cause various problems, usually with the nervous system. They are usually produced as a result of cancer somewhere in the body and it's surprising but not outrageous to have them ordered in the absence of a tumor diagnosis if you're symptomatic. I trust neuropathies (diabetes amyloid), CNS disease have been considered.

Answered 3/26/2016

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