Myelin Associated Glycoprotein (MAG)-SGPG Antibody (IgM)
Test Summary
MAG, Antibody IgM is useful in detecting antibodies associated with autoimmune peripheral neuropathy.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis.
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Received room temperature
Order Code
MAGABM
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB5313
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 83520
Billing Code
- 671019
CPT Statement
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) • Endpoint Titered
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
≤1:1600 titer
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday; Report available: 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis.
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Received room temperature
Result Information
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) • Endpoint Titered
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
≤1:1600 titer
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday; Report available: 4 days