Myocardial Antibodies, IgG with Reflex to Titer

Test Code:  MYOCAB
Assay Schedule:  M-F
Reporting Schedule:  5 days
CPT:  if neg 86255 ; if pos add 86256

Collection

Specimen(s):
  • Serum

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

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

Stability:
  • Ambient: 2 days
  • Refrigerated: 2 weeks
  • Frozen: 1 year

Processing & Shipping

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

Shipping Instructions:
Ship refrigerated

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

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