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Myocardial Antibody Screen with Reflex to Titer : 261
Test CodeMYCOG or 261
Alias/See Also
Cardiac Muscle Antibody
CPT Codes
86255
Includes
If Myocardial Antibody Screen is positive, Myocardial Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256). (If reflex: non-orderable 3892-2)
Instructions
Serum separator tube.
Transport Container
Centrifuge serum separator tube and transport. 0.5 mL serum (Min: 0.1 mL)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Setup Schedule
Tuesday - Friday
Report Available
2-6 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Reference Range
Myocardial Ab Screen Negative
Myocardial Ab Titer less than 1:40
Myocardial Ab Titer less than 1:40
Clinical Significance
Detection of myocardial Antibodies suggests that a patient's heart disease may have an immunologic component. Myocardial Antibodies are found in the serum of patients with various cardiomyopathies, especially idiopathic dilated cardiomyopahty, myocarditis, rheumatic fever, and Dressler's Syndrome.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics