Test Code LAB1234632 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.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732) with the specimen.
Useful For
Evaluating peripheral neuropathy
Evaluating paraproteinemic neuropathy
Reporting Name
MAG IgM, SSpecimen 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
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
MAGES | MAG IgM, S | 39087-2 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
607034 | MAG IgM, S | 39087-2 |