3 - 7 days
Test Updated:
Acetylcholine Receptor Antibodies
ACh Receptor (Muscle) Binding Antibody
ACh Receptor (Muscle) Modulating Antibody
AChR Ganglionic Neuronal Antibody (reflex)
CRMP-5 IgG (reflex)
Striational (Striated Muscle) Antibody
AChR Antibodies
P/Q Type Calcium Channel Antibody
N Type Calcium Channel Antibody
CRMP-5-IgG Western Blot, S
AChR Ganglionic Neuronal Ab, S
C5BLOT
ACHRG
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Test Overview
Recommended for patients presenting with an acquired defect of neuromuscular transmission in whom the differential diagnosis includes LES. It is not recommended for patients with a past history of, or risk factors for, lung cancer and/or concurrent neurological symptoms/signs not attributable to LES; for those situations, order Paraneoplastic Autoantibody Evaluation (Mayo 83380). Testing for a newly recognized alternative antibody of MG (muscle-specific receptor tyrosine kinase [MuSK]) is indicated when all tests are negative. MuSK antibody testing is available on request.
Muscle AChR Binding Ab: <=0.02 nmol/L; Muscle AChR Modulating Ab: 0 - 20%; Striational Ab: <1:120; P/Q Type Calcium Channel Binding Ab: <0.02 nmol/L; N Type Calcium Channel Binding Ab: <0.03 nmol/L; CRMP-5-IgG Western Blot: Negative; AChR Ganglionic Neuronal Ab: <=0.02 nmol/L.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in a red top tube.
Collect specimen in a red top or SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
