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HelpTest ID BLOD0454 Striated Muscle Antibody with Reflex to Titer
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Test is affected by gross hemolysis, gross lipemia and gross icterus.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.1 mL |
Performed Test Frequency
Tuesday through Saturday
Report Available
4 - 6 days
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay
Performing Lab
Quest Chantilly forwards to Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute San Juan Capistrano
CPT
86255
Interface Build Information
SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 13679 | Striational (Striated Muscle) Ab |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 4 days | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Additional Information
If Striated Muscle Antibody is positive, then LABS0976 Striated Muscle Antibody Titer will be performed at an additional charge.