Acetylcholine Receptor (achr)-blocking antibodies, serum

Test Code

85926

Alias/See Also

AChR-blocking Antibodies, ACRAB, Anti-AChR Antibody, Myasthenia Gravis Antibody

CPT Codes
83519

Preferred Specimen

serum

Minimum Volume

0.3 ml

Transport Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate.

Methodology
This assay measures antibodies that inhibit the binding of radiolabeled alpha-bungarotoxin (a-BTX) to solublized muscle AChR.

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