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Myasthenia Gravis Panel 1
Test Code7550
CPT Codes
86041, 86255
Includes
Striated Muscle Antibody with Reflex to Titer and Acetylcholine Receptor Binding Antibody
If Striated Muscle Antibody Screen is positive, then Striated Muscle Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256).
If Striated Muscle Antibody Screen is positive, then Striated Muscle Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256).
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Microbially contaminated
Methodology
See individual tests
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Sat; Report available: 4-6 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Useful in the diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis
