Pathology

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Anti-Acetylcholine Receptor Antibodies

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

ACR

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

Serum plain tube with gel collected on ice

Minimum Adult Volume:

2 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

1 mL

Frequency:

Fortnightly

Result Turnaround Time:

3 weeks

Reference Interval:

Negative < 0.25 nmol/L

Equivocal 0.25 - 0.4 nmol/L

Positive > 0.4 nmol/L

Laboratory Use Only

Laboratory Notes:

Serum plain tube with gel collected on ice

Spin, separate and freeze serum

Transport frozen

External Laboratory:

Royal Melbourne Hospital

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