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GANGLIONIC ACHR ANTIBODY TEST

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2338    Geisinger Epic ID:  35856

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

4 mL serum; minimum 2 mL



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Ship refrigerated or frozen; room temperature shipping not recommended.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 72 hours. Refrigerated: 21 days. Frozen: 4 months.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  83519
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Immunoprecipitation
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 900592, Athena test code 428, GANGLIONIC nAChR, NACHR


Review Date:  12/04/2024

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