Test Details
Mnemonic
MAGME
Ordering Code
3401069
CPT-4 Code(s)
83520
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum: Red top
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Rejection Criteria
Sample received room temperature
Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Range
Normal <1:1600
Moderately Elevated 1:1600-1:3200
Highly Elevated ≥1:6400
Moderately Elevated 1:1600-1:3200
Highly Elevated ≥1:6400
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes