Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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Muscle Specific Kinase Antibody

Ordering information:

This test is only indicated in cases where the Acetylcholine Receptor Antibodies are negative.

PLEASE NOTE this test is not covered by Medicare rebate. The patient will be responsible for the cost of the test ($75, or $50 if the patient is eligible for concession discount).

YOU MUST PRINT OUT A COPY OF THE CONSENT FORM (click here) and have the patient sign to indicate they are prepared to cover the costs of the test.

Alternate names:

MUSK Ab

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

MUSK

Specimen types:

Blood

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

PLEASE NOTE this test is not covered by Medicare rebate. The patient will be responsible for the cost of the test ($75, or $50 if the patient is eligible for concession discount).

The request must be accompanied by the Consent Form (see 'Ordering Information' above).

Minimum Adult Volume:

2 mL

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW