Muscle-Specific Kinase (MuSK) Autoantibody, Serum
Additional Codes
Orderable Codes:
Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Test ID | Order LOINC |
LAB2329 | MUSK1 | MUSK | 51716-9 |
Result Component(s):
Reporting Name | Epic Code | Atlas Code | Mayo Test ID | Result LOINC |
MuSK Autoantibody, S. | 12301000777 | M64277 | 64277 | 51716-9 |
Useful For
Diagnosis of autoimmune muscle-specific kinase (MuSK) myasthenia gravis
Second-order test to aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune myasthenia gravis when first-line serologic tests are negative
Establishing a quantitative baseline value for MuSK antibodies that allows comparison with future levels if weakness is worsening
Reporting Name
MuSK Autoantibody, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
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
≤0.02 nmol/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test was developed using an analyte specific reagent. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86366
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
MUSK | MuSK Autoantibody, S | 51716-9 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
64277 | MuSK Autoantibody, S | 51716-9 |
NY State Approved
YesMethod Name
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Specimen Retention Time
28 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732)
-General Request (T239)