Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody Test
The acetylcholine receptor antibody test measures the concentration of an unusual protein, acetylcholine receptor antibody, in your blood. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that sends messages between nerves and muscles, and the protein interferes with that process.
Most patients with myasthenia gravis have abnormally elevated levels of acetylcholine receptor antibodies.
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Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody (Blood)
Acetylcholine is a chemical that helps muscles contract. This test measures the concentration of acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody in your blood.