MYELING
Myelin Associated Glycoprotein Antibody, IgG
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3679
Synonyms:
MAG Antibody
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Serum should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Send serum in a plastic transport tube
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 1 year
Refrigerated - 5 days
Room temperature - 5 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Grossly hemolyzed; bacterial contamination; lipemic specimen; icteric specimen; non-serum specimen types
CPT Codes:
86256 - Fluorescent Antibody Titer - Myelin Associated Glycoprotein IgG (EAP 30221235)
Method:
Indirect immunofluorescence