Skeletal Muscle Antibodies (Striated Muscle)

Test information: Found in patients with Myasthenia Gravis usually in the presence of Anti-acetylcholine receptor antibodies are far more characteristic. The presence of striated muscle antibodies in myasthenia suggests the presence of thymoma. IgM anti striated muscle antibodies may also occur in some patients with nuclear hepatitis, acute viral infections and polymyositis. Low titres may occur in viral infections notably EBV and infectious hepatitis.

Specimen Type(s)

• Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• N/A;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

4ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

N/A

UKAS number

9088

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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