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

Additional Information

If striated muscle antibodies are detected, a titer will be added. Additional charges apply.

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  • Serum 
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