MuSK MUSCLE SPECIFIC KINASE ANTIBODY Test
Test Name: MuSK MUSCLE SPECIFIC KINASE ANTIBODY Test
Components: Serum from 1 SST (4 mL minimum). Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Price: 1290.0 AED
Report Delivery: Sample collected on Tuesday by 9 am, Report delivered the next day
Method: EIA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay)
Test Type: Myasthenia gravis
Doctor: Neurologist
Test Department: DNA Labs UAE
Pre Test Information: No special preparation required
Test Details
The MuSK (Muscle Specific Kinase) antibody test is a blood test used to diagnose and monitor certain autoimmune disorders that affect the neuromuscular junction, such as Myasthenia Gravis (MG).
In MG, the immune system mistakenly produces antibodies that attack the receptors for acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter responsible for muscle contractions. MuSK antibodies are present in about 30-40% of MG patients who test negative for the more common acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibodies.
The test involves drawing a blood sample from the patient, which is then sent to a laboratory for analysis. The laboratory uses a specific technique called enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to detect the presence of MuSK antibodies in the blood.
A positive MuSK antibody test result suggests the presence of MuSK antibody-associated MG. However, it is important to note that a negative result does not rule out MG or other neuromuscular disorders, as there are other antibodies and diagnostic tests available.
The MuSK antibody test is typically ordered by a healthcare provider if they suspect MG based on symptoms such as muscle weakness, fatigue, difficulty swallowing or breathing, and drooping eyelids. It can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatment in patients with known MuSK antibody-associated MG.
| Test Name | MuSK MUSCLE SPECIFIC KINASE ANTIBODY Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 1290.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 4 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Report Delivery | Sample Tue by 9 am; Report Next day |
| Method | EIA |
| Test type | Myasthenia gravis |
| Doctor | Neurologist |
| Test Department: | |
| Pre Test Information | No special preparation required |
| Test Details |
The MuSK (Muscle Specific Kinase) antibody test is a blood test used to diagnose and monitor certain autoimmune disorders that affect the neuromuscular junction, such as Myasthenia Gravis (MG). In MG, the immune system mistakenly produces antibodies that attack the receptors for acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter responsible for muscle contractions. MuSK antibodies are present in about 30-40% of MG patients who test negative for the more common acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibodies. The test involves drawing a blood sample from the patient, which is then sent to a laboratory for analysis. The laboratory uses a specific technique called enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to detect the presence of MuSK antibodies in the blood. A positive MuSK antibody test result suggests the presence of MuSK antibody-associated MG. However, it is important to note that a negative result does not rule out MG or other neuromuscular disorders, as there are other antibodies and diagnostic tests available. The MuSK antibody test is typically ordered by a healthcare provider if they suspect MG based on symptoms such as muscle weakness, fatigue, difficulty swallowing or breathing, and drooping eyelids. It can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatment in patients with known MuSK antibody-associated MG. |
