Specimen: 4 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.

Stability (Room): 8 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 1 week

Stability (Frozen): 4 weeks

Method: EIA

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 10 – 15 days

Usage: MuSK antibodies have been detected in patients with Myasthenia gravis who are seronegative for Acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibodies. Antibodies to MuSK are present in 40% of AChR antibody negative patients. This assay is used to evaluate patient response to therapies for ongoing management.

Specialty: Neurologist

Disease: Myasthenia gravis

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Home Collection: Available

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Pre-test Information: No special preparation required