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Test Code
MYOCG
Test Name
Myocardial Antibody IgG w/ Reflex
CPT Codes
86255
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 7 days
Clinical Utility
Useful in detecting myocardial disease that includes an immunologic component. These diseases include various cardiomyopathies, especially idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, rheumatic fever, and Dressler's syndrome.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 0.5 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

48 hours

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

6 months
Methodology
Indirect Immunofluorescence
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.

Alternate Names
  •  Cardiac Antibody
Reference Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Testing Schedule
Routine, 4 times per week
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