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HelpTest Code MUSK Muscle-Specific Kinase (MuSK) Autoantibody, Serum
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
≤0.02 nmol/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86366
Method Name
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Secondary ID
64277Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732)
-General Request (T239)