Test Name
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS PROFILE
Aliases
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS PANEL (ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR AB, STRIATED MUSCLE AB & MUSK AB)
Abbreviations
ACHR, ASKA, MUSK
Test Classification
GROUPED TEST
Department
SEROLOGY
Sub Department
AUTOIMMUNITY
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
360
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
Serum in plain tube (red top) or SST tube (yellow top) or in a separation vial. Centrifuge tubes within 1 hour. Separate centrifuged serum in plain tubes within 1 hour.
Test components: Achr-Acetyl Choline Receptor Antibodies (Achrab) & Musk Antibody
Clinical Utility
To diagnose generalized and ocular myasthenia gravis. To distinguish myasthenia gravis from other conditions with similar symptoms.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026