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Test ID: FMUSK    
MuSK Antibody

Method Description Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference

Detection of MuSK associated antibodies was performed by

Radioimmunoassay (RIA) using highly purified MuSK recombinant

antigen. The use of purified recombinant antigen virtually eliminates

non-specific reactivity thereby reducing the likelihood of false

positive test results. Quantitation of anti-MuSK antibody expressed

as titer units is calculated from comparison of specimen serial

dilution to negative and elevated MuSK reference standards.

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Outlines the days and times the test is performed. This field reflects the day and time the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time required before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means assays are performed several times during the day.

Varies

Analytic Time Defines the amount of time it takes the laboratory to setup and perform the test. This is defined in number of days. The shortest interval of time expressed is "same day/1 day," which means the results may be available the same day that the sample is received in the testing laboratory. One day means results are available 1 day after the sample is received in the laboratory.

7-14 days

Maximum Laboratory Time Defines the maximum time from specimen receipt at Mayo Medical Laboratories until the release of the test result

8-15 days

Performing Laboratory Location The location of the laboratory that performs the test

Athena Diagnostics