Test directory: MG/Lambert Eaton Syndrome Eval

Ordering Code7943
Test NameMG/Lambert Eaton Syndrome Eval
AliasMyasthenia Gravis/Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
Evaluation, Serum
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerPlain (Red)
Other Specimen/ContainerSerum in SST (Gold)
Optimum Volume3 mL
Collection InstructionsSpecimen collection is recommended prior to initiation of immunosuppressant medication.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 72 Hours
Refrigerated: 28 Days
Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection CriteriaGrossly hemolyzed, Grossly lipemic, Grossly icteric
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time10 Days
MethodologyRadioimmunoassay (RIA): ARBI, CCPQ, MUSK Flow Cytometry:
ACMFS
Reference Lab Mayo Medical Lab

Reference range(s)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
MG Lambert-Eaton Interpretation, SALLSee report.
ACh Receptor (Muscle) Binding AbALLSee report.
P/Q-Type Calcium Channel AbALLSee report.