Acetylcholine Receptor (AChR) Modulating Ab
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: ACRMOD
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026633
Schedule:
Testing Time: 7-9 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026633
Schedule:
Testing Time: 7-9 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 0.5 mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Serum from a red-top tube; serum from a gel tube
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Serum from a red-top tube; serum from a gel tube
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Improper labeling; gross microbial contamination; specimen contaminated with anticoagulants; chylous serum; plasma specimen; excessive hemolysis
Improper labeling; gross microbial contamination; specimen contaminated with anticoagulants; chylous serum; plasma specimen; excessive hemolysis
Methods
Flow Cytometry
Clinical Utilities
Diagnose myathenia gravis (MG); monitor response to treatment of myathenia gravis
