97566-4
LaboratoryMyasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton syndrome autoimmune Ab panel - Serum
Definition
Testing is performed for patients with an acquired neuromuscular transmission defect where myasthenia gravis (MG) is thought to be the cause and Lambert-Eaton syndrome (LES) is being considered as a differential diagnosis. Autoimmune serology profile testing assists with the diagnosis of and monitoring patients with MG or LES, and for predicting the likelihood of lung carcinoma.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Myasthenia gravis & Lambert-Eaton syndrome autoimmune Ab panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser
Scale Type
-
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PANEL.SERO
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
MG and LES Ab Pnl Ser
Display Name
Myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton syndrome autoimmune Ab panel (S)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 97566-4?
LOINC code 97566-4 identifies "Myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton syndrome autoimmune Ab panel - Serum". Testing is performed for patients with an acquired neuromuscular transmission defect where myasthenia gravis (MG) is thought to be the cause and Lambert-Eaton syndrome (LES) is being considered as a differential diagnosis. Autoimmune serology profile testing assists with the diagnosis of and monitoring patients with MG or LES, and for predicting the likelihood of lung carcinoma.
What does 97566-4 measure?
This code measures Myasthenia gravis & Lambert-Eaton syndrome autoimmune Ab panel in Ser. It belongs to the PANEL.SERO class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.