Myelin associated glycoprotein (MAG) antibody, IgM

Alphabetical Test listing

Myelin associated glycoprotein (MAG) antibody, IgM-994

  
Myelin associated glycoprotein (MAG) antibody, IgM
  
994
  
LAB994
  
MSO
  
MAG Ab
MAG Antibody
MAG Antibody by ELISA
MAG IgM
  
Serum
  
  
1.0 mL
  
0.1 mL
  

Immediately following collection, mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

  
  1. Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
  2. Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
  

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

  

Refrigerated (preferred) – 2 weeks

Ambient – 48 hours

Frozen – 1 year

  
  • Urine
  • Contaminated sample
  • Heat inactivated sample
  • Hemolysis
  • Severe lipemia
  
ARUP (0051285) via Labcorp (009985): R-NX
  
Tu, Th, Sa
  
4 - 6 days
  

Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (SQ-ELISA)

  

<1000 TU

An elevated IgM antibody concentration greater than 999 TU against myelin-associated glycoprotein (MAG) suggests active demyelination in peripheral neuropathy. A normal concentration (less than 999 TU) generally rules out an anti-MAG antibody-associated peripheral neuropathy.

  
83516
  
08/13/2021
  
12/15/2023