Muscle-Specific Kinase (MuSK) Antibody, IgG
Abbrev Code: | MUSKAG | ||
Order Code: | LAB8148 | Order Name: | Muscle Specific Kinase (MUSK) Aby IgG |
Synonyms: | MUSK Antibody | ||
Methodology: | Radioimmunoassay | ||
CPT Codes: | 83519 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 2-8 days. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Grossly lipemic, icteric, or hemolyzed specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot ASAP or within 2 hours of collection 2 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Stability: | 48 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 month frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
Referral Lab number: | 3001576 |
Interpretive
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Use: | Diagnostic testing for patients with generalized or ocular myasthenia gravis and no detectable antibodies to acetylcholine receptor (AChR). |
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