Acetylcholine Receptor Antibodies

LABOKLIN Service ID: 563


  • This test is used to detect myasthenia gravis. In this disease, antibodies against acetylcholine receptors are formed. It is characterised by weakness of the striated muscles which is enhanced by stress.
  • The weakness of the muscles may be generalised or locally limited to few muscle groups, such as those of the oesophagus (megaoesophagus).

Material

Serum 1 ml

Method

Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Species list

Dog, others on request

Duration

2-4 working days