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Anti-Acetylcholine Receptor Antibodies (Blood)
Alternate Names
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ACHR Ab, Aceytylcholine receptor antibodies, Aceytylcholine receptor antibodies Ab, ACh Rc Ab, ACRA, AChol R Ab, myasthenia gravis, myasthenia, myasthenia antibodies |
Test Code
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ACRAB |
Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
Specimen Type
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Blood |
Container Type
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Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert) ![]() |
Medicare Rebate
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Yes |
Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
Ordering Information
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Acetylcholine receptor antibodies may be used to investigate patients presenting with symptoms suggestive of myasthenia gravis (MG) as determined by their clinician. Symptoms may include ptosis or drooping eyelids, double vision, fatigability, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing or dysphagia, etc. Other antibodies that may be relevant in the investigation of myasthenia include Anti-MuSK antibodies. |
Collection Instructions
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- |
Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
Testing Frequency
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Fortnightly |
Min Test Volume
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1mL |
Add On Test Suitability
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This test can be added up to 7 days from collection, if refrigerated. |
Container ID
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S, SP |
CSR Instructions
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Centrifuge, aliquot, and refrigerate. |
Laboratory Instructions
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None |
External Laboratory
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Biochemistry, Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service |
Accredited Test
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Yes |
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