ACHR Binding Abs (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000358


Alias/See Also
LAB836: Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody | LABCORP EAP: 085902 | ACRAB|MYASTHENIA GRAVIS ANTIBODY


CPT Codes
83519x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
LABCORP LAB: MICRO RED: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .3


Instructions
Adults: 5g stool in a screw-cap container or Para-Pak white *Pediatric minimum: 0.5 g stool in screw-cap container*


Transport Temperature
Test Includes: Immunoassay for Clostridium difficile toxins A and B. Requests with only a written order and no test number indicated will be processed according to Default Testing for Routine Microbiology. Special Instructions: A separate specimen is required for culture or for the toxin B cytotoxin assay. Specimen: Stool Volume: 5 g Minimum Volume: 0.5 g or 0.5 mL liquid stool Container: Sterile screw-cap container or stool transport (Para-Pak® white clean vial), no preservative. “Cool Whip” containers, denture cups, or other similar containers often leak or even explode during transport and may be rejected by the laboratory. Storage Instructions: Specimen should be kept at 4°C and transported to the laboratory within 24 hours of collection. If a longer period is required, the specimen should be frozen at -70°C on dry ice.


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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