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Test Code
MYGRV
Test Name
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS PANEL
CPT Codes
86041, 86042, 86043, 86255
Included Tests
  • Acetylcholine Receptor Binding Antibody
  • Acetylcholine Receptor Blocking Antibody
  • Acetylcholine Receptor Modulating Antibody
  • Striated Muscle Antibody with Reflex to Titer
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 7 days
Clinical Utility

Myasthenia Gravis is a neurological disorder characterized by a decrease in acetylcholine receptors. Patients exhibit skeletal muscle weakness and fatigability. Approximately 80% of patients with Myasthenia Gravis, excluding ocular involvement only, have detectable acetylcholine receptor antibody. There is a strong correlation between the presence of striated muscle antibody and the presence of thymoma.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum 

 

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator 

 

Desired Specimen Volume: 2 mL

 
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.  
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 2 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

4 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

30 days
Causes for Rejection
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Grossly lipemic
  • Grossly icteric
Methodology
See Individual Test Listing
Reference Intervals

See patient report.

Alternate Names

Myasthenia Gravis Panel 3
Reference Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Testing Schedule
Routine, 2 times per week
Reflex Tests
ABTSM
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