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Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody Panel with Reflex


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Test Name
Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody Panel with Reflex
Description
This panel comprises the following tests:
  • ACR Binding and Blocking AB
  • ACR Modulating AB
Test Code
ACHPANEL
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Requirements
Minimum of 1.0 mL serum
Supplies for Submission
SST/Gold Top (1)
Specimen Collection
  1. Label serum separator tube (SST) with two identifiers. Acceptable identifiers include patient’s name, date of birth, social security number, requisition number, and medical record number.
  2. Allow SST contents to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection and refrigerate.
Storage Requirements
Critical Refrigerated.
After separation from cells, specimens are stable if refrigerated for 2 weeks or frozen for 1 year.
Causes for Rejections
Specimens with the following conditions are not accepted:
  • hemolysis
  • lipemia
  • contaminated
GENERAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Turn Around Time
6-9 days
CPT Code
83519, 83516