also known as Acetylcholine receptor Ab in Serum
Coupon Codes not valid for this testing. Fasting Required: No Lab: Quest Diagnostics Specimen: Blood Results: Send out - set up Sun, Tues, Thurs p.m.; Report available: Average processing time 4-8 days Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance. Includes: Acetylcholine receptor-binding antibody; Acetylcholine receptor-blocking antibody; and acetylcholine receptor-modulating antibody Description: AChR antibody is a protein found in the blood of most people with myasthenia gravis. The antibody affects a chemical that sends signals from nerves to muscles and between nerves in the brain. These antibodies (binding, blocking, and/or modulating) are detectable in the serum of 90% of patients with generalized MG and in 55% to 70% of patients with ocular myasthenia. Alternative Names: Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor (AChR) Binding Antibody; AChR Antibody; Myasthenia Gravis Antibodies; Acetylcholine Receptor Binding Antibody; Acetylcholine Receptor Blocking Antibody; and Acetylcholine Receptor Modulating Antibody