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	ELISA
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 *
Notes	Please Note: Acetylcholine receptor antibodies are a highly sensitive and specific marker for generalised myasthenia gravis Acetylcholine Receptor Antibodies (ACRA) are referred to CSF and Neuroimmunology laboratory, UCL Hospital, QS Institute of Neurology, London Enquiries 0044 020 3448 3812 E-mail: uclh.enquiry.nhnn-nicl@nhs.net
Related links	NICL_MNG_User_Handbook_v16.19.pdf
Reference range	Negative is <0.45 nm/L Equivocal is 0.45 - 1.01 nm/L Positive is 1.01-20.00 nm/L Strong Positive is >20.00 nm/L
Last updated	Wed, 06 May 2026 17:13:52 IST