Referred Tests
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Test ID: MUSK
Muscle-Specific Kinase (MuSK) Autoantibody, Serum
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Diagnosis of autoimmune muscle-specific kinase (MuSK) myasthenia gravis
Second-order test to aid in the diagnosis of autoimmune myasthenia gravis when first-line serologic tests are negative
Establishing a quantitative baseline value for MuSK antibodies that allows comparison with future levels if weakness is worsening
Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
See the following algorithms in Special Instructions:
Myasthenia Gravis Evaluation with MuSK Reflex Algorithm
Myasthenia Gravis/Lambert Eaton Syndrome Diagnostic Algorithm
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
MuSK Autoantibody, S
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
MuSK