ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR MODULATING ABS | |
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Test Code: S010 | Specimen 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: 83519 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 14 Days Refrigerated 14 Days Frozen 30 Days |