Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC42131Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Striational Antibodies
Also known as: Antistriated Muscle Antibodies
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
This test is recommended for differential evaluation of neuromuscular junction diseases including myasthenia gravis (MG).
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Indirect Immunofluorescence (IFA))
Biomarkers
Kv1.4
ProteinIFA
Expression • Categorical (e.g., Positive / Negative / Indeterminate)
RyR
ProteinIFA
Expression • Categorical (e.g., Positive / Negative / Indeterminate)
Titin
ProteinIFA
Expression • Categorical (e.g., Positive / Negative / Indeterminate)
LOINC Codes
Result Codes
- 5372-8 - Stria Mus Ab Titr Ser IF
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Gold serum separator (SST) tube or red serum tube
Collection Instructions
Allow to clot, centrifuge, transfer serum to aliquot tube
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; lipemia
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Ambient up to 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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