Ganglionic Acetylcholine Receptor Autoantibody
Test Code: 085970
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 83519 001
Synonym
AChR Ganglionic Neuronal Antibody Ganglionic AChR (g-AChR) Autoantibody
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (NOTE:This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing.)
Specimen Handling
If red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Unacceptable Conditions
Gross hemolysis, gross icterus, gross lipemia, plasma sample received, hyperproteinemia or hyperalbuminemia
Temperature
Room temperature
Methodology
Ganglionic AChR (g-AChR) autoantibodies are measured by radio-immunoprecipitation as describe in several publications.[6,7]
Stability
Room Temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 085971 | Ganglionic AChRab, Serum | 42233-7 |
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