Muscle-Specific Kinase (MuSK) Antibody, IgG
| Sunquest Code: | MUSKAG | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB8148 | Epic Name: | Muscle Specific Kinase (MUSK) Aby IgG |
| Synonyms: | MUSK Antibody | ||
| Methodology: | Radioimmunoassay | ||
| 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) (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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