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acetylcholine (nicotinic) receptor modulating Ab in serum
Indications:
- 2nd line diagnostic test for myasthenia gravis (MG)
Normal range:
- negative
Method:
- Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
- Sensitivity: >90% (MG)
Specimen:
1) serum
2) store refrigerated or frozen without preservative
3) do NOT use plasma
4) stable at -20 degrees C
Related
acetylcholine (nicotinic) receptor binding Ab in serum
myasthenia gravis
nicotinic receptor (nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, nAChR)
Specific
acetylcholine (nicotinic) receptor blocking Ab in serum
General
acetylcholine (nicotinic) Ab antibody in serum
References
- Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, 3rd ed. Teitz ed.,
W.B. Saunders, 1995
- Acetylcholine Modulating Antibody
Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 99521
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Acetylcholine receptor modulating Ab/Acetylcholine receptor Ab total in Serum