- Test Name
- Anti Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody
- Aliases
- Acetylcholine Receptor (Muscle AChR) Antibodies; AChR (Acetylcholine Receptor); Anti -Neuromuscular Junction Receptor Antibodies; Myasthenia Gravis Antibodies
- Provincial Mnemonic
- ACHRAB
- LOINC Test Code
- 20427-1
- Description and Primary Use
- Confirming diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (90% Sensitivity, 100% Specificity) and monitoring progression/therapy.
- Reorder interval
- N/A
- TAT
- 30 Days
- Test Cost
- $62.00
- Tier
- 2 - Conditional/Restricted Access (See Ordering Requirements)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Approval requires:
- Completed LTSA Form.
Enter test name (and/or Provincial Mnemonic) into Test(s) to be performed section on the LTSA Form. Direct questions on how to order test to Specimen Dispatch (709-777-2373).
- Required Consultations
- N/A
- Algorithms and Guidelines
N/A
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
None
- Criteria for Rejection
Plasma. Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Referred out of province
- Last Updated
- 06-Nov-19