Acetylcholine Receptor (AChR) Binding Ab
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: ACRBIN
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026642
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-4 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026642
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-4 Days
Testing Lab: LabCorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection: If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Collection: If a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Gross hemolysis, Gross icterus, Gross lipemia
Gross hemolysis, Gross icterus, Gross lipemia
Methods
This assay measures antibodies that precipitate solublized muscle AChR that has been complexed with radiolabeled alpha-bungarotoxin (αBTX). Antibodies that bind to the receptor regions that are not sterically blocked by the αBTX are detected.
Clinical Utilities
Test for the laboratory diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG)
CPT Codes
83519
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
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