Striated Muscle antibodies

Description: 
Autoantibodies to striated muscle components have been described in myasthenia gravis. The patterns seen in indirect immunofluorescence appear to show some minor variations. This may well reflect the many antigenic targets present in striated muscle such as actin and myosin. These antibodies have can also be found in association with thymoma as certain thymic cells express antigens in common with striated muscle.
Reference range: 

Negative

Units: 
Negative / Positive
Sample type and Volume required: 
Clotted (Gold top vacutainer)
Turnaround time: 
28 working days
Special sample instructions: 

All tests are compromised by prolonged transit times. For this reason, date of bleed and date of postage must be provided with each request.

Storage and transport: 
Serum stored at 4°C should be sent by first class post
Time limit for extra tests: 
10 days
Contacts:
Diagnostic Immunology and Allergy Department at King's College Hospital
General Enquiry : 020 3299 8752 / 020 3299 1171
King's College Hospital
Bessemer Wing - 1st Floor
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.

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Last updated: 07/03/2017