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Myelin-Associated Glycoprotein Autoantibodies, IgM, Serum
Test Code12913
CPT Codes
83520<br>Restricted Client Code
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Patient Preparation
For optimal antibody detection, it is recommended to collect the specimen before initiation of immunosuppressant medication.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Gross icterus
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Fri; Report available: 2-6 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report