Test directory: Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Adult

Ordering Code 5162
Test Name Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Adult
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container SST (Gold)
Other Specimen/Container Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume 3 mL
Collection Instructions Patient should have no general anesthetic or muscle-relaxant drugs in the previous 24 hours.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 3 Days
Refrigerated: 28 Days
Frozen: 28 Days
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 10 Days
Methodology ARBI, ARMO, GANG, GD65S, VGKC: Radioimmunoassay (RIA),
STR: Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reference Lab  Mayo Medical Lab

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
ACh Receptor Binding Ab ALL See report.
ACh Receptor Modulating Ab ALL See report.
Striational Ab, S ALL See report.