Striational Antibodies
Test ID:
705297
CPT code:
86255
Synonyms:
Antistriated Muscle Antibodies
Clinical Use:
Diagnose myasthenia gravis and thymoma
Test Information:
Striational antibodies are detectable in 80% to 100% of patients who have myasthenia gravis and thymoma. Measurement of acetylcholine receptor antibodies and striational antibodies is useful for predicting risk of myasthenia gravis in patients with thymoma.
Specimen Type:
Serum
Requested Volume:
0.4 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Container Type:
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions:
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Stability Requirements:
Temperature |
Period |
---|---|
Room temperature |
14 days |
Refrigerated |
14 days |
Frozen |
14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles |
Stable x3 |
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed or lipemic serum
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