Immunology

Full details for "Acetylcholine Receptor Antibodies".
Name	Acetylcholine Receptor Antibodies
Alternative name/Profile	ACRA, AWAY, Myasthenia Gravis, Muscle Specific Tyrosine Kinase (MUSK) Antibodies, REFER
Department	Immunology
Investigation	Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Specimen type	Clotted blood
Sample type	Serum
Sample container & volume	5ml Red.
Frequency of analysis	Samples referred weekly
Turnaround time	Up to 8 weeks
Availability	* Please note this testing is available to SJH patients only * Sent to Clinical Laboratory Immunology, Churchill Hospital, Churchill Drive, Old Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7LE, UK.
Notes	Please Note: Acetylcholine Receptor Antibodies (ACRA) are referred to the Clinical Laboratory Immunology, Churchill Hospital, Churchill Drive, Old Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7LE, UK. Specimen Reception/Enquiries 0044 (0) 1865225995 E-mail: immunology.office@nhs.net
Related links	http://www.ouh.nhs.uk/immunology/diagnostic-tests/tests-catalogue/acetylcholine-receptor-antibodies.aspx
Reference range	Negative is <5 X10-10 mole per litre Low Positive is 5 to 10 X10-10 mole per litre Positive is >10 X10-10 mole per litre
Last updated	Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:42:24 IST