Acetylcholine Receptor Binding Aby
Test Mnemonic
ACHRAB
CPT Codes
- 86041 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
11034-6
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | separate serum from cells as soon as possible |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 1 year (2 freeze/thaw cycles are acceptable) |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Turnaround Time
1 - 8 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Radioimmunoassay (RIA) |
Special Info
Severely lipemic, contaminated or hemolyzed specimens are unacceptable.
Clinical Info
Anti-acetylcholine receptor binding antibody test is used as an aid in diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. A negative result cannot exclude myasthenia gravis. Clinical correlation is required.