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HelpTest Code MISC6ATHENA428 Ganglionic AChR Antibody Test
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
428
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Alternate Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Serum must be separated from whole blood within 48 hours of collection.
Stability
Ambient: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 4 months
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
<55 pMol/L
Methodology
Radioimmuno Assay (RIA)
Reported
8-11 days
CPT Codes
-83519
Additional Information
Detection of anti-ganglionic AChR (?3-AChR ) antibody.
Typical Presentation: Rapid onset of severe autonomic failure including orthostatic hypotension, gastrointestinal dysmotility anhidrosis, bladder dysfunction and sicca symptoms.