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Measures: Number of red blood cells in the blood

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What is the maximum days the report can be obtained for the test

The maximum days the report can be obtained for the test Acetylcholine Receptor (ACHR) Antibody Test is 3-5 days.

What are the prerequisites for the test Acetylcholine Receptor (ACHR) Antibody Test

  • Patient must have symptoms of myasthenia gravis
  • Confirmation of muscle weakness or fatigue
  • History of autoimmune disorders
  • Previous positive results on other myasthenia gravis tests
  • No recent use of medications that can interfere with test results

What are the measure values for the test Acetylcholine Receptor (ACHR) Antibody Test

  • Normal: Less than 0.4 nmol/L
  • Borderline: 0.4 - 0.5 nmol/L
  • Positive: Greater than 0.5 nmol/L

What does this test Acetylcholine Receptor (ACHR) Antibody Test identify?

The Acetylcholine Receptor (ACHR) Antibody Test is a diagnostic test used to identify antibodies that target the acetylcholine receptors in the body. These receptors are found on muscle cells and are essential for the transmission of nerve signals to the muscles. When these receptors are attacked by antibodies, it can lead to a condition known as myasthenia gravis.

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder that causes muscle weakness and fatigue, particularly in the muscles that control eye movements, facial expressions, and swallowing. The ACHR Antibody Test helps to confirm a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis by detecting the presence of antibodies that interfere with the function of acetylcholine receptors.

Why is this test Acetylcholine Receptor (ACHR) Antibody Test taken?

The Acetylcholine Receptor (ACHR) Antibody Test is taken to help diagnose myasthenia gravis, a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease. In myasthenia gravis, the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction, leading to muscle weakness and fatigue.

This test detects the presence of antibodies that target the acetylcholine receptors, which can help confirm a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. It is often ordered when a person presents with symptoms such as muscle weakness, drooping eyelids, difficulty swallowing, and slurred speech.

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