Immunology

Full details for "Muscle Specific Tyrosine Kinase Antibodies ".
Name	Muscle Specific Tyrosine Kinase Antibodies
Alternative name/Profile	MUSK, AWAY, Myasthenia Gravis, Acetylcholine Receptor Antibodies, ACRA, REFER
Department	Immunology
Investigation	Indirect Immunofluorescence
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: Sample referred to CSF and Neuroimmunology laboratory, UCL Hospital, QS Institute of Neurology, London Enquiries 0044 (0) 20 3448 3812 E-mail: neuclh.enquiry.nhnn-nicl@nhs.net Musk antibodies are present in 40 - 50 percent of patients with generalized Acetylcholine Receptor seronegative Myasthenia Gravis
Related links	NICL_MNG_User_Handbook_v16.19.pdf
Reference range	Positive Negative
Last updated	Wed, 06 May 2026 17:13:52 IST