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Ganglionic AChR

Brown clotted serum, gel barrier

Test	Ganglionic AChR
Common Abbreviations	Alpha 3 AChR
Profile	N/A
Clinical Indication	Autoimmune autonomic neuropathy. Antibodies may also be found in patients with paraneoplasic disorders associated with SCLC or Thymoma.
Specimen Type	Blood
Sample Type	Serum
Minimum Volume	1 ml
Special Precautions	No special requirements
Stability	Contact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time	8 weeks
Laboratory	Immunology Laboratory, Oxford University Hospitals NHSFT
Reference Interval	Contact Referral Laboratory
Limitations	Contact Referral Laboratory

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