MuSK antibodies
Autoantibodies to muscle specific tyrosine kinase (MuSK).
| Tube | Serum Gel |
|---|---|
| ID | 12781 |
| Additional Information | Muscle specific tyrosine kinase antibodies are found in up to 50% of acetylcholine receptor antibody negative myasthenia gravis patients. This appears to be related to geographical location and the proportion is nearer 25% in the UK. Not currently within scope for UKAS accreditation |
| Turn Around | Refer to relevant laboratory for up to date turn around times, allowing an additional 10 working days for samples processing, dispatch and reporting and validation of the results (estimated 28days) |
| Send to | Samples should be sent to the department of Clinical Immunology at LGI who will refer to appropriate referral lab (Sheffield PRU) |
| Contact | https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/immunology/ |
| Collection Con | No restrictions |
| Frequency | Referred to external laboratory |
| Sample REQ | Blood |
| Ref. Range Notes | Positive/Negative |
| Units | See reference range on referral website |
| IP Acute TAT | Contact referral laboratory. Contact Immunology at LGI if sample is to be sent urgently. |
| IP Routine TAT | Refer to relevant laboratory for up to date turn around times, allowing an additional 10 working days for samples processing, dispatch and reporting and validation of the results. |
| GP Acute TAT | Contact referral laboratory. Contact Immunology at LGI if sample is to be sent urgently. |
| GP Routine TAT | Refer to relevant laboratory for up to date turn around times, allowing an additional 10 working days for samples processing, dispatch and reporting and validation of the results. |
| Telepath | MUSK1L |
| ICE Codes | IMUSK |
