Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Secondary diagnostic testing for patients with generalized or ocular myasthenia gravis and no detectable antibodies to acetylcholine receptor (AChR).
MnemonicUnique test identifier.
MSK AB
MethodologyProcess(es) used to perform the test.
Quantitative Radioimmunoassay
PerformedDays of the week the test is performed.
Mon, Thu
ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
2-8 days
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
One 4 mL Plain Red or Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Specimen Preparation
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL of serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Grossly lipemic, icteric, or hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month (avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Negative
0.00-0.03 nmol/L
Positive
0.04 nmol/L or greater
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Muscle-specific kinase (MuSK) antibody is found in a subset of patients with myasthenia gravis, primarily those seronegative for muscle acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody. Decreasing antibody levels may be associated with therapeutic response; therefore, clinical correlation must be strongly considered. A negative test result does not rule out a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis.
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
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