LOINC Code 97566-4: Myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton syndrome autoimmune Ab panel (S)

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Myasthenia gravis & Lambert-Eaton syndrome autoimmune Ab panel. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser.

When is it used?

• Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
• May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
• Status: ACTIVE
• Order vs observation: Order
• Panel type: Panel

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• Myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton syndrome autoimmune Ab panel - Serum
• Myasthenia gravis & Lambert-Eaton syndrome autoimmune Ab panel
• 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.
• MG and LES Ab Pnl; Neuro; Neurology; Pan; PANEL.SEROLOGY; Panl; Pnl; Point in time; Random; Serology; Serum; SR

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

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