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
 Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
 Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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)
 
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