S537

Test CODE NAME

S537

Acetylcholine Receptor Blocking Antibody

Methodology: N/A
Performed: Mon-Sat
Reported: 2-6 days
Specimen Required:

Patient Preparation: None required.

 

Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST)- 0.5 ml serum.

Specimen Preparation: Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. 

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.

Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

At AccuReference: Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month

 

Note:   * This test is approved for all states. * 

CPT Code(s): 83519
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