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Ganglionic AChR Antibody Test
Test Code900592
CPT Codes
83519
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Informed consent not required.
Serum samples may be shipped frozen, refrigerated, or at room temperature. Samples shipped at room temperature must be received within 72 hours of draw.
Serum samples may be shipped frozen, refrigerated, or at room temperature. Samples shipped at room temperature must be received within 72 hours of draw.
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 4 months
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 4 months
Methodology
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Varies; Report available: 7-10 days
Reference Range
<55 pMol/L
Clinical Significance
Diseases tested for: Paraneoplastic neurological disorders (PNDs).
