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ATHENA #482,MUSK AB TEST
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Test Code
ATHENA#482 MUSK AB
Alias/See Also
ATHENA #482
CPT Codes
83519
Preferred Specimen
SERUM
Minimum Volume
2mLs
Instructions
DRAW 1 RED TOP TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN, SEPARATE INTO PLASTIC TUBE AND SEND TO LAB. Serum must be separated from whole blood within 48 hours of collection.*** TEST REQUIRES APPROVAL BY PATHOLOGIST PRIOR TO SENDING!!!!
Transport Container
PLASTIC TUBE
Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours, Refrigerated: 42 days, Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Radioimmunoassay
Report Available
3-6 days
Reference Range
<1:10
Clinical Significance
Detection of antibodies to muscle-specific receptor tyrosine kinase (MuSK) (titer test)
Typical Presentation: Bulbar weakness is predominant; Ptosis, diplopia, dysarthria, facial weakness, difficulty chewing or swallowing; Other signs and symptoms may vary
Typical Presentation: Bulbar weakness is predominant; Ptosis, diplopia, dysarthria, facial weakness, difficulty chewing or swallowing; Other signs and symptoms may vary
Performing Laboratory
ATHENA DIAGNOSTICS 200 Forest Street, 2nd Floor Marlborough, MA 01752 Phone (508) 756-2886
Additional Information
MUSK ANTIBODY
