Test Code ACRBA Acetylcholine Receptor Blocking Antibody
Additional Codes
99580
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Flow Cytometry
CPT
86042
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SST
Collection Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1.0 mL
Collection Instructions
eparate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Transport
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Turn Around Time
2-5 days
Lab Department
Referred Testing
EPIC Code
LAB838
Acceptable Collection Container
R-NoGel
Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Patient Preparation
None
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
STAT Availability
No
LOINC
42937-3