- STMR
Striated Muscle Antibodies, IgG with Reflex to Titer
Specimen:
Test Code
STMR
Specimen Name
Striated Muscle Antibodies, IgG with Reflex to Titer
Collect
1-SST
Submit
1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Plasma Refrigerated
Special Handling
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection
Rejection Criteria
Plasma. Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
Stability
Ambient 48 hours, Refrigerated 2 weeks, Frozen 1 month
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)
Performed
Monday - Saturday
Reported
2-6 days
CPT Codes
- 86255
- if reflexed
- add 86256
Components
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Additional Information
If striated muscle antibodies are detected, a titer will be added. Additional charges apply.
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