Myasthenia Gravis Complete (Client 58480)

Test Code

10217CP

CPT Codes
83519 (x3), 86255, 86256, 83519, 86255, 83520, 84181<br><strong>Restricted Use: This test is available for Client 58480 only</strong>

Preferred Specimen

3.2 mL serum collected in a red-top (no gel) and 2 mL serum collected in a red-top (no gel) and 2 mL serum collected in a red-top (no gel) and 2 mL serum collected in a red-top (no gel)

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL
Serum: 0.5 mL
Serum: 0.5 mL
Serum: 1.6 mL

Instructions

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Transport Temperature

Serum (2 mL x3): Room temperature
Serum (3.2 mL): Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Serum
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Serum
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 25 days
Frozen: 25 days
Serum
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 60 days
Frozen: 11 months
Serum
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

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Methodology
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Setup Schedule

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