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Test Code MAGES Myelin-Associated Glycoprotein Autoantibodies, IgM, Serum

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB3041486
NBS code LBC13213
Service code 36893

Reporting Name

MAG IgM, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Red top

Acceptable: Serum gel

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

NUH Outreach Laboratories:
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
Preferred: Red Top
Acceptable: Yellow Top
Processing Requirements
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a Mayo plastic tube.
Specimen type: Serum
Volume: 1 mL
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Neurology Specialty Testing Client Test Request (T732) with the specimen.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days
  Frozen  28 days
  Ambient  72 hours

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Friday

Report Available

2 to 6 days
National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

Please note that this is a referral test requiring transport to the external testing facility and an additional 3-5 days is required.

Reference Values

<1500 Buhlmann Titer Unit

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

Evaluating peripheral neuropathy

 

Evaluating paraproteinemic neuropathy

CPT Code Information

83520

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
MAGES MAG IgM, S 39087-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
607034 MAG IgM, S 39087-2

Secondary ID

607034

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
National University Hospital-Singapore Additional Information:

Last updated 04/08/2026