Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD81494Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Striated Muscle Antibody with Reflex to Titer
Also known as: Anti-Skeletal Muscle Antibody, Skeletal Muscle Antibody, Anti-striated Muscle Antibody
Clinical Use
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Striated Muscle Antibody is more commonly detected in patients over age 60 years with myasthenia gravis than in younger patients. There is a strong correlation between the presence of Striated Muscle Antibody and thymoma in patients with myasthenia gravis.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (IFA)
Biomarkers
Targets not provided.
Result Turnaround Time
7 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 4 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |