Sample type: Serum

Test name: Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody a.k.a.

Special precautions & notes: Generalised adult Myasthenia Gravis 90%. Restricted Ocular MG 20%. Juvenile/congenital MG 30%

Reference range: <5x10-10M is reported as Negative; 5 – 10x10-10M is Low positive, >10x10-10M is Positive

Container: Serum (Gold top)

Ideal volume (mL): 2 mL

Referred outside NBT for analysis? Yes

Discipline: Immunology

Section: Autoimmunity

Turnaround time: 3 weeks

www.ouh.nhs.uk/immunology

Referral location: Immunology Department , Churchill Hospital, Churchill Drive, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE. Telephone: 01865 225995. Email: immunology.office@nhs.net