ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR MODULATING ABS

Test Code: S010Specimen Collection: Serum
Component:

AChR Blocking Ab

Method:

RIA

Collection Notes: 
Clinical Utility: A small number of patients having early onset or ocular restricted MG may only have AChR modulating autoantibodies; therefore, if AChR binding autoantibodies are absent in a patient with weakness or ocular symptoms consistent with MG, AChR modulating autoantibodies should be ordered.
CPT Code: 83519Testing Location: Sent to reference lab
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Serum (1 mL)

Ambient
 
14
 
Days
Refrigerated
 
14
 
Days
Frozen
 
30
 
Days
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