Methodology
Radioimmunoassay (RIA); Flow Cytometry
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference
Lab Test Days
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
Standard TAT
3-11 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4-6 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Collection Instructions
Patient should have no general anesthetic or muscle-relaxant drugs in the preceding 24 hours.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=72 Hours; Refrigerated=28 Days; Frozen=28 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemic; Gross icteric
Test Volume Required
3 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL Serum
Included Tests
MG Lambert- Eaton Interpretation, S, ACh Receptor (Muscle) Binding Ab, P/Q-Type Calcium Channel Ab, AChR Modulating Flow Cytometry, S, MuSK Autoantibody, S
CPT Codes
83519 x2, 86255, 83519
Revised
08-05-21
Initials
DM