Laboratory: Clinical Immunology
Test Name:
STRIATED MUSCLE ANTIBODY - (S)
Test Code: STR
Clinical Information:
Testing is performed at St. Boniface Hospital Immunology Lab using an indirect Immunofluorescence assay (IFA).  Serum samples are initially screened at a 1:10 dilution.
 
This test kit provides semiquantitative in vitro determination of human antibodies of immunoglobulin class IgG against skeletal muscle in patient samples to support the diagnosis of Myasthenia gravis.
 
Collection Devices:
Specimen Required:
Blood: 5.0 mL


Serum: 1.0 mL
Referral:
Serum: 1.0 mL

Separate serum and ship refrigerated, or frozen if greater than 7 days from time of collection.
Requisition:
Reference Values:
STR:  <1:10 Titre (Negative)
 
A negative result does not necessarily exclude autoimmune disease.  Positive results should not be interpreted in isolation and must be correlated with relevant clinical findings.
Availability:
Weekdays
Laboratory Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri, 0800-1615, excluding holidays. STR TAT: within 10 days
See Also:
More Information:
Positive results will also be accompanied by a Titre.