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MAG 'Dual Antigen'™ Autoantibody Test
Test Code92406
CPT Codes
83520 (x2)<br /> **Client Restricted Code**
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Serum must be separated from cells within 48 hours of collection.
Note: Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.
Note: Please label each specimen tube with two forms of patient identification. These forms of identification must also appear on the requisition form.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 4 months
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 4 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Icteric
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay (ELISA) • Western Blot (WB)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Athena Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon, Wed; Report available: 7-10 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Anti-MAG and anti-SGPG antibodies are usually found in patients with a chronic, distal, symmetric peripheral neuropathy and either sensory or mixed sensory and motor symptoms.