Ganglionic ACHR

Test/Investigation

Ganglionic ACHR

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

Referral laboratory

Also Known as/Frequency of Test

Alpha3; AChR; α3AChR

Indications

Reported in the sera of some patients with autoimmune autonomic neuropathy. Sensitivity and specificity unknown. May be found in patients with paraneoplastic disorders (SCLC or thymoma)

Comments/Precautions

Neurology only, referred outside of EPA

Sample type

Serum

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

2 Weeks