| Laboratory: | Clinical Immunology |
| Test Name: |
ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR - (S)
Test Code:
ACHR
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| Clinical Information: |
Testing is performed at St. Boniface Hospital Immunology Lab using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
The ELISA test kit provides a quantitative in vitro assay for human antibodies of the immunoglobulin class IgG against acetylcholine receptors in serum for the diagnosis of Myasthenia gravis. |
| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
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| Specimen Required: |
Blood: 5.0 mL
Serum: 1.0 mL
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| Referral: |
Serum: 1.0 mL
Separate serum and ship refrigerated, or frozen if greater than 7 days from time of collection.
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
<0.40 nmol/L: negative
≥0.40 to <0.50 nmol/L: borderline ≥0.50 nmol/L: positive A negative result does not necessarily exclude autoimmune disease. Positive results should not be interpreted in isolation and must be correlated with relevant clinical findings. |
| Availability: |
Laboratory Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri, 0800-1615, excluding holidays. ACHR TAT: Within 10 Days
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| See Also: | |
| More Information: |
ACHR reportable range: 0.00 – 8.00 nmol/L
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