Striated Muscle Antibody with Reflex to Titer

Striated Muscle Antibody with Reflex to Titer

Test Code

266
86255
266
86255
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Striated Muscle Antibody with Reflex to Titer - See available Test Resources

Test Resources

Clinical Focus

Myasthenia Gravis and Autoantibodies

Clinical Focus

Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndromes: Laboratory Support of Diagnosis

Test Details

Includes

  • If Striated Muscle Antibody Screen is positive, then Striated Muscle Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256).

Methodology

Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Negative

Alternative Name(s)

Anti-Skeletal Muscle Antibody,Skeletal Muscle Antibody,Anti-striated Muscle Antibody

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
If Striated Muscle Antibody Screen is positive, then Striated Muscle Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256).

Methodology

Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Negative

Alternative Name(s)

Anti-Skeletal Muscle Antibody,Skeletal Muscle Antibody,Anti-striated Muscle Antibody
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 4 days
  • Refrigerated: 14 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Setup Schedule, Reject Criteria

Service Area must be determined
0.5 mL serum
0.1 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Service Area must be determined
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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