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Acetylcholine Receptor (AChR) Antibodies Complete Profile

Order Code
086020
CPT
86041, 86042, 86043
Test Details
Synonyms

Myasthenia Gravis Evaluation Complete Profile

TAT

12 days

Methodology

AChR-binding assay and blocking antibody: radioimmunoassay (RIA), AChR-modulating antibody: Flow Cytometry

Remarks

Test Includes:
Acetylcholine receptor-binding antibody, acetylcholine receptor-blocking antibody, acetylcholine receptor-modulating antibody

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects binding, blocking, and modulating AChR antibodies. Used to diagnose myasthenia gravis.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 13 days
Refrigerated 13 days
Frozen 13 days
Order Code
086020
CPT
86041, 86042, 86043
Test Details
Synonyms

Myasthenia Gravis Evaluation Complete Profile

TAT

12 days

Methodology

AChR-binding assay and blocking antibody: radioimmunoassay (RIA), AChR-modulating antibody: Flow Cytometry

Remarks

Test Includes:
Acetylcholine receptor-binding antibody, acetylcholine receptor-blocking antibody, acetylcholine receptor-modulating antibody

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects binding, blocking, and modulating AChR antibodies. Used to diagnose myasthenia gravis.

Specimen Type

Serum

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 13 days
Refrigerated 13 days
Frozen 13 days