Test Directory
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| STMAB | ||||
| Test Name | ||||
| Striated Muscle Antibody, Profile | ||||
| CPT Codes | ||||
| 86255 | ||||
| Expected Turnaround Time | ||||
| 4 - 7 days | ||||
| Clinical Utility | ||||
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Striated Muscle Antibody is more commonly detected in patients over age 60 years with myasthenia gravis than in younger patients. There is a strong correlation between the presence of Striated Muscle Antibody and thymoma in patients with myasthenia gravis. |
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| Specimen and Container Info | ||||
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Specimen Type: Serum Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain Desired Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL |
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| Transport Instructions | ||||
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Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. |
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| Methodology | ||||
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| Reference Intervals | ||||
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See patient report. |
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| Reference Lab | ||||
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute | ||||
| Testing Schedule | ||||
| Routine, 6 times per week | ||||
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The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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