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MuSK Antibody Test 18842

Test Code
MUSK


Alias/See Also
MUSK


CPT Codes
83519

Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum


Minimum Volume
1


Instructions
2 mL serum. Tube and req must be labeled with 2 forms of ID. Send refrigerated.


Transport Container
SST


Transport Temperature
R


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 42 days
Frozen: 1 year


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


Methodology
Radioimmunassay (RIA)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Athena 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
Set up: Sun-Fri; Report available: 4-7 days


Reference Range
Technical Result<1:10 titer
InterpretationNegative


Clinical Significance
Detection of antibodies to muscle-specific receptor tyrosine kinase (MuSK) (titer test).


Performing Laboratory
Athena Diagnostics, Inc.
200 Forest Street, 2nd Floor
Marlborough, MA 01752



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.