Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Skeletal muscle antibody
Skeletal muscle antibody
Brown clotted serum, gel barrier
| Test | Skeletal muscle antibody |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | |
| Profile | Cardiac muscle antibody |
| Clinical Indication | Can be found in patients with MG, particularly those with thymoma |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample Type | Serum |
| Minimum Volume | 2 ml |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 3 weeks |
| Laboratory | Immunology Department, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
