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Myelin Associated Glycoprotein (MAG)-SGPG Antibody (IgM)
Test Code37078
CPT Codes
83520
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received room temperature
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) • Endpoint Titered
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon, Wed; Report available: 4 days
Reference Range
≤1:1600 titer
Clinical Significance
MAG, Antibody IgM is useful in detecting antibodies associated with autoimmune peripheral neuropathy.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |