Myasthenia Gravis Evaluation with Muscle-Specific Kinase (MuSK) Reflex, Serum MGH Order Code: MGMR 
    Site
 
MGH
 
    System
 
SUNQUEST LAB
 
    Epic Lab Code
 
LAB3072
 
    Local Code
 
MGMR
 
    Specimen
 
BLOOD
 
    Container
 
Gold top tube, plain, gel, 5 ml
 
    Turnaround Time
 
5-13 days
 
    Test Usage
 
Diagnosis for autoimmune myasthenia gravis (MG) in adults and children
Distinguishing autoimmune from congenital MG in adults and children or other acquired forms of neuromuscular junction transmission disorders
Establishing a quantitative baseline value that allows comparison with future levels if weakness is worsening
 
    Additional Information
 
Additional information from reference laboratory
 
    Department
 
SENDOUTS
 
    Reference Laboratory
 
MAYO MEDICAL LABORATORY
 
    Methodology
 
ARBI, MUSK: Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
ACMFS: Flow Cytometry
 
    Cost
 
$$$$
 
    Send Out
 
Yes
 
    Stability
 
Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days Frozen 28 days Ambient 72 hours
 
    Category
 
CORE
 
    Reference Lab Code
 
MGMR
 
    Last Update
 
10/24/2023 10:11:40