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==Laboratory Tests==

==Laboratory Tests==

Acquired Myasthenia Gravis

Acquired Myasthenia Gravis:

 

Identifying serum antibodies for acetylcholine receptors is the test most commonly used to diagnose the disease.

Identifying serum antibodies for acetylcholine receptors is the test most commonly used to diagnose the disease.

Additionally the tensilon (edrophonium chloride) test can be undertaken where edrophonium chloride is given intravenously and an improvement is noted in affected patients which is demonstrated by increased muscle strength.

The tensilon (edrophonium chloride) test can also be undertaken where edrophonium chloride is given intravenously and an improvement is noted in affected patients which is demonstrated by increased muscle strength.

Also an ELISA is now available which identifies circulating antibody to the acetylcholine receptor.

Additionally an ELISA is now available which identifies circulating antibody to the acetylcholine receptor.

Congenital Myasthenia Gravis

Congenital Myasthenia Gravis

Autoantibodies are not present in this form of the disease as animals are born without the receptors. Diagnosis is based on the response to anticholinesterase treatment.

Autoantibodies are not present in this form of the disease as animals are born without the receptors and consequently diagnosis is based on the response to anticholinesterase treatment.

==Radiography==

==Radiography==