Test Code ACRBIND Acetylcholine Receptor Binding Antibody
Cerner Order Code
ACHRB
Acceptable Collection Tube(s)
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Gold SST or Red top tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, separate serum from cells and transfer to an aliquot tube. Store and transport refrigerated.
Stability
Stability: Room Temp 14 days, Refrigerated 14 days, Frozen 30 days.
Performed Test Frequency
Tuesday – Saturday
Turn Around Time
3-6 Days
CPT(s)
83519
Methodology
RIA
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Grossly hemolysed or grossly lipemic specimens.