Muscle Specific Kinase (MuSK) Antibodies (LABCORP)

Test Code
99901000722


Alias/See Also
LAB7486: MuSK Antibody Test | LABCORP EAP: 504600 | MYASTHENIA GRAVIS|ANTI-MUSK|MG ANTIBODIES|MG|ACHR SERONEGATIVE MG


CPT Codes
83519x1

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


Other Acceptable Specimens
LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: .5


Transport Temperature
Test Includes: Carbon dioxide; chloride; potassium; sodium Specimen: Serum (preferred) or plasma Volume: 2 mL Minimum Volume: 0.8 mL Container: Gel-barrier tube (send entire tube) preferred. Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube is acceptable if centrifuged within 45 minutes and the serum or plasma is removed and placed in a tightly-stoppered secondary tube. Collection: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection; avoid hemolysis. Storage Instructions: Refrigerate


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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