How do you identify patients with false positive AcHR antibodies?
In patients who have positive AcHR antibody, how do you screen for those who are falsely positive?
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Neurology · University of Minnesota
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First of all, of course, one should look for the clinical correlation. Even a weakly positive AchR binding antibody is likely to be "real" (true positive) if accompanied by unequivocal clinical signs of MG, e.g., fatigable ptosis with positive ice pack test, or fatigable bulbar/limb weakness. Ideall...
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