Test Code MAGES Myelin-Associated Glycoprotein Autoantibodies, IgM, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
Frozen | 28 days | ||
Ambient | 72 hours |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
<1500 Buhlmann Titer Unit
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, FridayReport Available
2 to 6 daysSpecimen Retention Time
28 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterCPT Code Information
83520