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Muscle specific tyrosine kinase

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TestMuscle specific tyrosine kinase
Common AbbreviationsMUSK
ProfileN/A
Clinical IndicationMuscle specific tyrosine kinase (MUSK) is a surface membrane enzyme that is essential in aggregating Acetylcholine receptor during the development of the neuromuscular junction. Recent studies have shown that antibodies to Musk are present in 40% to 50% of patients with generalized Acetylcholine Receptor seronegative MG. Anti-Musk antibodies have not been found in patients with purely ocular myasthenia or in those with anti-acetylcholine receptor antibodies.
Specimen TypeBlood
Sample TypeSerum
Minimum Volume1 mL
Special PrecautionsNo special requirements
StabilityContact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time3 weeks
LaboratoryImmunology Laboratory, Oxford University Hospitals NHSFT
Reference IntervalContact Referral Laboratory
LimitationsContact Referral Laboratory
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