Acetylcholine Receptor Blocking Antibodies

Test Code:  ACHBAB
Assay Schedule:  M-Sa
Reporting Schedule:  6-8 days
CPT:  83519

Collection

Specimen(s):
  • Serum

Acceptable Container(s):
  • SST gel (red top)

Volume:
  • Preferred: 1.0mL
  • Minimum: 0.5mL

Stability:
  • Ambient: 2 hours
  • Refrigerated: 1 week
  • Frozen: 1 month

Processing & Shipping

Specimen Processing:
Allow red top to clot for 20-30 minutes. Centrifuge immediately and separate serum into transport tube, ASAP.

Shipping Instructions:
Ship refrigerated

Special Instructions:
Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.

Rejection Criteria:
Severely lipemic, hemolyzed and contaminated specimens are unacceptable.

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