Stand-alone test for autoimmune neuropathies. Test by itself is not diagnostic and should be used in conjunction with other clinical parameters to confirm disease.
- Patient Preparation
- Collect
- Serum separator tube.
- Specimen Preparation
- Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.1 mL)
- Storage/Transport Temperature
- Refrigerated.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Urine. Contaminated, heat inactivated, hemolyzed, severely lipemic specimens.
- Remarks
- Stability
- After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
TU=Titer Units
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0051285 | MAG Antibody, IgM Elisa | 17314-6 |
- MAG Ab
- MAG Antibody
- MAG Antibody by ELISA
- MAG IgM