Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) Panel
Order Name
LAMB EATON
Test Number: 5503127
Revision Date 02/25/2026
Test Number: 5503127
Revision Date 02/25/2026
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel (VGCC) Antibody Assay
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Quantitative Radioimmunoassay | 31024-3 |
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Acetylcholine Receptor Binding Antibody
|
See Test Notes | 11034-6 |
|
Acetylcholine Receptor Modulating Antibody
|
Flow cytometry | 30192-9 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 4 mL (2 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. ?Note: Effective February 25, 2026, 3805400 Striation Abs, Serum will be made non-orderable temporarily due to reagent unavailability. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Assay Dependant |
| Expected TAT | Assay Dependant |
| Notes | See individual panel components for more information for those tests. |
| CPT Code(s) | 83519x3, 86255 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |