Myocardial Antibody Screen with Reflex to Titer

Test Code

261

CPT Codes
86255

Includes

If Myocardial Antibody Screen is positive, then Myocardial Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256).

Preferred Specimen

0.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months

Methodology
Indirect Immunofluorescence

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest 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

Tues-fri

Report Available

2-6 days

Reference Range

Myocardial Ab, IF	Negative
Antimyocardial Ab Titer	<1:40

Clinical Significance

Myocardial Antibody Screen is useful in detecting myocardial disease that includes an immunologic component. These diseases include various cardiomyopathies, especially idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, rheumatic fever, and Dressler's syndrome.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.