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How does the doctor test for mg?
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Several thing?: Myasthenia gravis:a diagnosis can be confirmed in several ways, including the following:acetylcholine receptor antibody— a blood test for the abnormal antibodies can be performed to see if theyare present. Acetylcholine receptor antibody testing- approximately 85% of mg patients have this antibody and, when detected with an elevated concentration the achr antibody test is strongly indicative of mg.
Answered 7/25/2012
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