Days Set Up
Tuesday, Thursday
Analytic Time

3 days

MiChart Code
MuSK Antibody, Mayo Sendout
Soft Order Code
MMUSK

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Synonyms

MUSK
MuSK Ab
Muscle-specific receptor tyrosine kinase (MuSK) Antibody

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

RIA

Test Usage

Diagnosis of autoimmune muscle-specific kinase (MuSK) myasthenia gravis. Second-order test to aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune myasthenia gravis when first-line serologic tests are negative. Establishing a quantitative baseline value for MuSK antibodies that allows comparison with future levels if weakness is worsening.

Reference Range

< or =0.02 nmol/L

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection Offsite

Collect specimen in a red top (preferred) or SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.

Red Top Tube
Yellow Top Tube
Normal Volume
1.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL serum

Billing Information

CPT Code
83519
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
 

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