Test Code MISC1WARDEMUSKG MuSK Ab, IgG by CBA-IFA with Reflex to Titer, Serum
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
MUSKG
Refer To
Warde Medical LaboratoryPrimary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate serum within 2 hours of collection and send a screw capped plastic vial
Stability
Ambient: 48 hours
Refrrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 1 month
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
Semi-quantitative Cell-Based Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Methodology
Semi-quantitative Cell-Based Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Performed
4-9 days
Reported
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
CPT Codes
Semi-quantitative Cell-Based Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly lipemic, icteric or hemolyzed specimens