Striated Muscle Antibody SKMAB

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Muscle Striated Antibody

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Muscle Striated Antibody

EPIC Order Name

Striated Muscle Antibodies, IgG with Reflex to Titer

Clinical Info

Recommended for differential evaluation of neuromuscular junction diseases including myasthenia gravis (MG).

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen: 1.0 mL of serum(0.3 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: 2 Days Room Temperature
14 Days Refrigerated
1 Year Frozen

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

2 Days Room Temperature
14 Days Refrigerated
1 Year Frozen

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
** If Striated Muscle Abs detected, a titer will be added. Additional charges apply **

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

CPT

86255
Reflex Titer 86256

LOINC Code: 49692-7

PDM

5901495

Result Interpretation

Negative: <1:40
 
TAT: 3-5 Days

Forms