Anti-Ach Receptor Antibodies in Pune
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Anti-Ach receptor antibodies are immune system proteins that attack and damage the receptors responsible for muscle movement, causing weakness and fatigue.
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Overview
Anti-Ach receptor antibodies are antibodies that target and bind to the acetylcholine receptor, which plays a crucial role in transmitting signals between nerve cells and muscles. The presence of these antibodies can lead to muscle weakness and fatigue, particularly in conditions such as myasthenia gravis. Testing for anti-Ach receptor antibodies typically involves a blood test, which measures the levels of these antibodies in the bloodstream. This test can help diagnose myasthenia gravis and guide treatment decisions.
Who should do this test?
Patients with suspected myasthenia gravis: Anti-Ach receptor antibodies should be checked in patients presenting with muscle weakness and fatigability, especially in those with ocular or bulbar symptoms, to confirm the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis.
Patients with thymoma: Anti-Ach receptor antibodies should be checked in patients with thymoma, as they have a higher risk of developing myasthenia gravis.
Patients with autoimmune disorders: Anti-Ach receptor antibodies should be checked in patients with other autoimmune disorders, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, as they have an increased risk of developing myasthenia gravis or other autoimmune disorders.
What to do if the test is abnormal?
A person with abnormal Anti-Ach Receptor Antibodies result should consult with their doctor or a specialist in neurology. This test is primarily used to diagnose myasthenia gravis, a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder.
Further testing may be required to confirm the diagnosis and determine the severity of the condition. This may include electromyography (EMG) to measure the electrical activity in muscles, and imaging tests such as a CT scan or MRI to examine the thymus gland, which is often involved in myasthenia gravis.
Treatment options for myasthenia gravis include medications to improve muscle strength and reduce the activity of the immune system, and in some cases, surgery to remove the thymus gland. It is important to work closely with a healthcare provider to manage the condition and prevent complications.
What is the normal range of Acetyl Choline Receptor Antibodies?
The normal range for adult males is 0.0-0.4,the normal range for adult females is 0.0-0.4Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Acetylcholine Receptor?
In the human body the nerves conduct impulses to the muscles to make them contract. THis causes movements in the body. The Ach receptors are necessary for proper communication between nerves and muscles
What are Ach Receptor Antibodies?
In some autoimmune diseases the body makes proteins against its own structures. Ach Receptor antibodies are antibodies against the Ach Receptors.. They destroy the receptors and communication between nerves and muscles is hampered. So the muscles do not contract properly.
Can there by a situtaion where I have myasthenia gravis but the test is still negative?
Yes, not all patients of myasthenia gravis will show a positive test result. In fact the test may be negative in the first 12 months of the disease.
In which other conditions is this test positive?
The test is positive in autoimmune liver diseases, or thymomas, which is a disease of the thymus.. Patients who are immunocompromised may show unpredictable results.
Are there any other tests for Myasthenia Gravis?
There is another class of antibodies called the anti-MUSK receptor antibodies. These are sometimes positive in cases where Ach Receptor antibodies are negative. They can be done in suspected cases.
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Home Sample Collection is Available for Anti-Ach Receptor Antibodies at the following locations in Pune :
- Jangli Maharaj Nagar
- Ravet
- Viman Nagar
- Shastrinagar, Yerawada
- NIBM Undri Road, Kondhwa
- Camp
- Aundh
- Baner
- Dattwadi
- Undri
- Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Kalyani Nagar
- Koregaon Park
- Sadashiv Peth