Myelin Associated Glycoprotein (MAG) Antibody, with Reflex to MAG-SGPG and MAG, EIA - MAG, Western Blot Build info

Synonyms

• MAG ANTIBODIES
• MAG ANTIBODIES
• MAGA
• LAB10832

Short Name

MAG ANTIBODIES

Procedure Master Number

LAB10832

Procedure ID

114176

Clinical Info

MAG, Western Blot with reflexes is useful in detecting antibodies associated with autoimmune peripheral neuropathy.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel not acceptable)
Volume: 2 mL 1 mL min)

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

24 hours Room Temperature
7 Days Refrigerated
30 Days Frozen

Methodology

Western blot
If Western blot is positive, than both MAG-SGPG Ab (IgM), EIA and MAG Ab (IgM), EIA will be performed at additional charge.

Days Performed

Monday - Saturday
TAT  12 days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly

CPT

84181
Reflex test: 83520x2

PDM

5900940

Results