84485:ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR PANEL

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84485:ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR PANEL
Alias Names: AChR
Methodology: Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Edit Date: 12/12/2008
Components: AChR Binding Autoantibodies / AChR Blocking Autoantibodies / AChR Modulating Autoantibodies
Performed: Wednesday
Released: 2-9 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab.
CPT Code: 83519-90 x3
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST).
Handling: Allow to clot, centrifuge, separate serum from cells and pour into a plastic vial. Refrigerate.
Stability: 2 hours ambient, 14 days refrigerated, or 2 months frozen.
Standard Volume: 2 mL serum.
Minimum Volume: 1 mL serum.
Transport: Refrigerated, or frozen on dry ice.

Reference Range:
AChR Binding Autoantibodies <.25 nmol/L
AChR Blocking Autoantibodies <15 %
AChR Modulating Autoantibodies <20 %

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