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Acetylcholine Receptor Antibodies, Serum

Test ID: ACRAB

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

AChR Antibodies; MG Antibodies; Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody

Method

Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Report Includes

Acetylcholine Receptor Antibodies

Specimens

Serum

Test Location

Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

11-Dec-2023

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Collection Containers

Gold top (clot activator & gel)

Sample Volume

1 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send frozen.

Stability

Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 180 days

Additional Stability Information

Avoid repeat freeze-thaw.

Test Version

11-Dec-2023

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Radioimmunoassay (RIA)

Turnaround Time

32 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Acetylcholine Receptor Antibodies nmol/L
  • Negative: <0.40

Test Location

Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

11-Dec-2023

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
ACRAB 52Acetylcholine Receptor Ab nmol/L

Test Version

11-Dec-2023