MYELIN ASSOCIATED GLYCOPROTEIN (MAG) IGM AUTOABS
Marquette General Health System
Alpha Code |
M9414 | |
MGH LIS Test No |
9414 | |
Schedule |
Tuesday and Friday | |
Testing Time |
1 to 4 days | |
Testing Lab |
Specialty Labs, Inc. | |
QORR Test Code |
M9414 | |
Type |
Serum | |
Volume |
1.0 (0.5) mL | |
Temperature |
Refrigerate | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
Hemolysis is criteria for rejection. | |
Clinical Utilities
High concentrations of IgM MAG autoantibodies are found in approximately 50% of patients with peripheral neuropathies accompanied by IgM monoclonal gammopathies. Lower concentrations of MAG IgM autoantibodies can also be found in patients with inflammatory neuropathies, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus and healthy individuals.
CPT Codes
83520
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Collection Notes
MAG IGM AUTOABS
EIA
83520
units
Ref Range
<1000
Reflex Reason
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