Referred Tests
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Test ID: MGP1
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Evaluation, Pediatric, Serum
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Recommended for initial investigation of patients presenting at less than age 20 with a defect of neuromuscular transmission
Confirming that a recently acquired neurological disorder has an autoimmune basis
Distinguishing acquired myasthenia gravis from congenital myasthenic syndromes (persistently seronegative)
Providing a quantitative baseline for future comparisons in monitoring clinical course and response to immunomodulatory treatment
Profile Information A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGEPI | MG Pediatric Interpretation, S | No | Yes |
| ARBI | ACh Receptor (Muscle) Binding Ab | Yes | Yes |
| ARMO | ACh Receptor (Muscle) Modulating Ab | No | Yes |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
See Myasthenia Gravis: Pediatric Diagnostic Algorithm in Special Instructions.
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
MG Eval, Pediatric
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Acetylcholine Receptor (Muscle AChR) Antibodies
AChR (Acetylcholine Receptor)
Muscle End-Plate Antibodies
Myasthenia Gravis Antibodies
Myoid Antibody
AChR (Acetylcholine Receptor)
Muscle End-Plate Antibodies
Myasthenia Gravis Antibodies
Myoid Antibody