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Lab Test Dictionary

Ma2 Antibody by ELISA, Serum (MA2ES)

Methodology

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)


Synonyms

Ta; PMNA2

Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Mayo Medical Lab


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Tuesday and Friday

Standard TAT

3-5 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

2-4 mL Blood

Container Type

Red-Top Tube


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 28 Days (preferred); Frozen: 28 Days

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia; Gross icterus

Test Volume Required

2 mL Serum

Minimum Test Volume

1 mL Serum

Processing Instructions

Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday.


CPT Codes

83516


Revised

10/22/24

Initials

SA