MYOCARDIAL ANTIBODIES, SERUM
Reporting Title: Myocardial Ab, S
Indirect Immunofluorescence
	Test Performed At:
		Mayo Medical Laboratories #9746
	Specimen Required:
		Collect 2.0 mL (minimum 0.5 mL) of whole blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s).
	Laboratory Notes:
		Spin down and send 0.5 mL (minimum 0.2 mL) of serum refrigerated.
		NOTE:	1.	Reject due to gross hemolysis (ok if pink).
			2.	Reject due to gross (milky) lipemia (mild ok).
	Reference Values:
		Negative
		If positive, results are titered.
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Monday – Sunday; 11:00 a.m.
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		3-5 days
	CPT Code:
		86255 - screen
		86256 – titer (if appropriate)
	Care Manager Order Name:
		Myocardial Antibodies, Serum ONCE RTN
	KIDDOS Order Name:
		Myocardial Antibody
	Cerner Order Name:
		Myocardial Ab

Last Updated 12/08