Acetylcholine And Norepinephrine
Acetylcholine receptor antibody is a protein found in the blood of most people with myasthenia gravis. The
How the test is performed
Blood is drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). The health care provider wraps an elastic band around the upper arm...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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