AChR-modulating Antibodies (LACHR) | ![Send to a Friend Send to a Friend](http://gcqkwu.planseeds.net/assets/images/email-rwd.gif) | | ![Print Page Print Page](http://gcqkwu.planseeds.net/assets/images/print-rwd.gif) |
EPIC Test Name
ACHR-MODULATING AB (SEND OUT)EPIC Code
LAB9807Reference Lab
This test is performed by a partner lab as indicated below.
Specimen Requirements
Serum |
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Minimum Volume: | 0.5mL |
Transport: | Refrigerated |
Container: | Gold top gel |
Clinical Indications
Diagnose myasthenia gravis (MG); monitor response to treatment of myasthenia gravis.Common Synonyms
Acetylcholine Receptor-modulating Antibodies, AChR-modulating Ab, Myasthenia gravis, RL 505225Interpretative Information
In rare cases AChR antibodies can be found in patients with other autoimmune disorders or with thymoma without Myasthenia Gravis (MG).
The causative autoantibody cannot be identified in up to 10% of patients with MG.Contact Information
Core Lab Sendouts - Downtown: (315)464-6818