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Myelin associated glycoprotein antibody, IgM
| Item | Value | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | Yes, contact immunology at x3-1712. Use restricted to Neurology service. | ||||||
| Available Stat? | No | ||||||
| Test code | MAGM | ||||||
| Performed by | Quest | ||||||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||||||
| Method | EIA | ||||||
| Container type | Red top (Gold top acceptable) | ||||||
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood | ||||||
| Sample type | Serum | ||||||
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum | ||||||
| Min. Volume | 0.2 mL serum | ||||||
| Processing notes | Refrigerate sample. Order Quest # 34134N | ||||||
| Ref Lab Rejection Criteria | Received at room temperature | ||||||
| Units | titer | ||||||
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| Synonyms | myelin associated glycoprotein; MAG | ||||||
| Stability | Room temperature 2 days, refrigerated 1 week, frozen at -20C 1 month. | ||||||
| Turn around times | Performed 2x per week. Turn around 5-7 days | ||||||
| Additional information | MAG (myelin-associated glycoprotein) antibodies are commonly associated with demyelinating sensory-motor neuropathies. | ||||||
| CPT coding | 83520-90 | ||||||
| LOINC code | 39087-2 | ||||||
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:52:16 AM | ||||||
| Entry Number | 636 |
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