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Myasthenia Gravis Panel (Anti-AChR and MuSK), Serum/Plasma; test site LHSC
Test ID: MGP SP
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Fixed Cell-based Assay (CBA)
Report Includes
Anti-AChR-E CBA; Anti-AChR-G CBA; Anti-MuSK CBA; ACHRMUSK Antibody
Specimens
Serum;Plasma
Important Note: Myasthenia Gravis testing is available at multiple testing labs.
Non-interfaced clients should specify the Test ID MGP SP when ordering this test. Not doing so will cause processing delays while ICL ascertains which test you are requesting.
Important Note: Myasthenia Gravis testing is available at multiple testing labs.
Non-interfaced clients should specify the Test ID MGP SP when ordering this test. Not doing so will cause processing delays while ICL ascertains which test you are requesting.
Clinical Utility
Antibodies associated with Myasthenia Gravis.
Test Location
London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5
Test Version
25-Jul-2024
Specimen
Specimens
Serum;Plasma
Important Note: Myasthenia Gravis testing is available at multiple testing labs.
Non-interfaced clients should specify the Test ID MGP SP when ordering this test. Not doing so will cause processing delays while ICL ascertains which test you are requesting.
Important Note: Myasthenia Gravis testing is available at multiple testing labs.
Non-interfaced clients should specify the Test ID MGP SP when ordering this test. Not doing so will cause processing delays while ICL ascertains which test you are requesting.
Collection Containers
Preferred
Gold top (clot activator & gel); Red top (no additive)
Acceptable
Lavender top (EDTA); Green top (lithium heparin); Blue top (3.2% buffered citrate)
Sample Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 30 days |
Test Version
25-Jul-2024
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Fixed Cell-based Assay (CBA)
Turnaround Time
9 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| Anti-AChR-E CBA |
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| Anti-AChR-G CBA |
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| Anti-MuSK CBA |
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| ACHRMUSK Antibody Result |
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Sample Reports
Test Location
London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5
Test Version
25-Jul-2024
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MGP SP | 64533Anti-AChR-E CBA, Serum | |
| 64534Anti-AChR-G CBA, Serum | ||
| 64535Anti-MuSK CBA, Serum | ||
| 64536ACHRMUSK Antibody Result |
Sample Reports
Test Version
25-Jul-2024