REF MISC
Ganglionic Acetylcholine Receptor Autoantibody
Performing Lab:
Referral Lab
Patient Preparation:
No isotopes administered 24 hours prior to venipuncture
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or plain red top
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Collection Procedure:
If plain red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
- Room Temperature - 14 days
- Refrigerated - 7 days
- Frozen - 14 days (Freeze/thaw cycles: stable x3)
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross hemolysis, gross icterus, gross lipemia, plasma sample received, hyperproteinemia or hyperalbuminemia
Limitations:
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
CPT Codes:
83519
Method:
radio-immunoprecipitation