Acetylcholine Receptor (AChR) Antibodies, Serum

Test ID: 

704084

CPT code:

83519

Synonyms:

•Acetylcholine Receptor Complete Antibody Profile
•Myasthenia Gravis Evaluation Complete Profile

Clinical Use:

Diagnose myasthenia gravis (MG); monitor response to treatment of myasthenia gravis

Specimen Type:

Serum

Requested Volume: 

3 mL

Minimum Volume: 

1 mL

Container Type: 

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Collection:

Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes of collection. Send serum in plastic transport tube.

Storage Instructions:

Refrigerate (cool pack)

Expected Turnaround Time:

1 to 2 Days

Rejection Criteria

Improper labeling; gross microbial contamination; specimen contaminated with anticoagulants; chylous serum; plasma specimen