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HelpTest Code ARUP 0050746 Striated Muscle Antibodies, IgG with Reflex to Titer
Additional Codes
| PathLab | MSLAB |
| Epic ID | LAB2607 |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Collection Container:
SST (Serum Separator)
Collection Information:
Collect blood in a SST (Serum Separator)
Transport Information:
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1.0 mL serum to a plastic transport vial and send refrigerated.
Minimum Sample Volume:
0.15 mL of serum
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks | X |
| Frozen | 1 month | |
| Room Temp | 48 hours |
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma. Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratories; Salt Lake City, UT
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)
Day(s) Performed
Monday-Saturday
Report Available
1-4 days
CPT Code Information
86255
If reflexed, add 86256