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Myasthenia Gravis Panel 2

Test Summary

Myasthenia Gravis is a neurological disorder characterized by a decrease in acetylcholine receptors. Patients exhibit skeletal muscle weakness and fatigability. Approximately 80% of patients with Myasthenia Gravis, excluding ocular involvement only, have detectable acetylcholine receptor antibody.

Aliases

  • N/A

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.7 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

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

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

See individual tests

Order Code

MYGR2

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB3004

Includes

Acetylcholine Receptor Binding Antibody
Acetylcholine Receptor Blocking Antibody
Acetylcholine Receptor Modulating Antibody

CPT Code

  • 86041
  • 86042
  • 86043 with reflex to 86256

Billing Code

  • 670516
  • 670513
  • 670515

CPT Statement

CPT Statement

Methodology

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FDA Status

Acetylcholine Receptor Modulating Antibody: 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.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

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Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday, Thursday; Report available: 3 - 6 days

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.7 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

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

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

See individual tests

Billing

CPT Code

  • 86041
  • 86042
  • 86043 with reflex to 86256

Billing Code

  • 670516
  • 670513
  • 670515

CPT Statement

CPT Statement

Result Information

Methodology

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Testing Laboratory

N/A

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday, Thursday; Report available: 3 - 6 days