Myocardial Antibody Screen with Reflex to Titer : 261

Test Code

MYCOG 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).

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)

Limitations

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.

Reference Range

Myocardial Ab Screen Negative
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

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.