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Myasthenia Gravis Profile

Order Code
165620
CPT
83519x2, 86255x2
Test Details
TAT

12 days

Methodology

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Remarks

Test Includes: Acetylcholine Receptor (AChR)-binding Antibodies, Acetylcholine Receptor (AChR)-blocking Antibodies, Acetylcholine Receptor (AChR)-modulating Antibodies, Striational Antibodies. Reflex criteria: If Acetylcholine Receptor (AChR)-binding and blocking are normal, will reflex to Muscle Specific Kinase (MuSK) Antibodies.

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Panel detecting antibodies (AChR, MuSK, LRP4) associated with myasthenia gravis.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

4 mL divided into two tubes

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Allow a minimum clotting time of 30 to 60 minutes with Serum separation within 2 hours of collection. Send Serum samples in plastic transport tubes.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 7 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
165620
CPT
83519x2, 86255x2
Test Details
TAT

12 days

Methodology

See individual tests.

Remarks

Test Includes: Acetylcholine Receptor (AChR)-binding Antibodies, Acetylcholine Receptor (AChR)-blocking Antibodies, Acetylcholine Receptor (AChR)-modulating Antibodies, Striational Antibodies. Reflex criteria: If Acetylcholine Receptor (AChR)-binding and blocking are normal, will reflex to Muscle Specific Kinase (MuSK) Antibodies.

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Panel detecting antibodies (AChR, MuSK, LRP4) associated with myasthenia gravis.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

4 mL divided into two tubes

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Allow a minimum clotting time of 30 to 60 minutes with Serum separation within 2 hours of collection. Send Serum samples in plastic transport tubes.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 7 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days