Days Set Up
Monday - Saturday
Analytic Time

4 - 6 days

Soft Order Code
STR

Update Type: Test Resumed

Test Updated: 09/02/2020

Synonyms

Myasthenia Gravis Antibody
Myoid Antibody
Skeletal Muscle Antibody
Striated Muscle Ab
Striated Muscle Antibody
STR
STRIATED MUSCLE ANTIBODIES

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Test Usage

Useful in the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) in older patients, especially when anti-acetylcholine receptor antibodies are negative; serological aid in the diagnosis of thymoma, especially in patients with onset of MG at ages < or = to 45 yrs; monitoring the efficacy of immunosuppressive treatment in patients with MG.

Reference Range

Negative (Titer < 1:120)

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

Specimen Requirements

Collection Offsite

Collect blood in a red top or SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate or freeze.

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

Billing Information

CPT Code
83520
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
8097-8

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