Myasthenia Gravis Panel 1

Myasthenia Gravis Panel 1

Test Code

7550
86041, 86255
7550
86041, 86255
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.
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Clinical Significance

Myasthenia Gravis Panel 1 - Useful in the diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis

Test Resources

Clinical Focus

Myasthenia Gravis and Autoantibodies

Clinical Focus

Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndromes: Laboratory Support of Diagnosis

Test Details

Includes

  • Striated Muscle Antibody with Reflex to Titer and Acetylcholine Receptor Binding Antibody
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  • If Striated Muscle Antibody Screen is positive, then Striated Muscle Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86256).

Methodology

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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.

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

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Striated Muscle Antibody with Reflex to Titer and Acetylcholine Receptor Binding Antibody

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

Methodology

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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.
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

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

Setup Schedule

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2 mL serum
0.4 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account or to find available tests you can order.
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.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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