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Blood Test
Blood tests are commonplace for healthcare providers trying to determine specific types of gMG. Acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibodies play a role in muscle movement. With 80-85% of people undergoing a diagnosis for MG testing positive for the AChR antibodies, a blood test can effectively help a healthcare provider to confirm a person has MG. Where a positive test will support the diagnosis for MG, for a negative test - something known as an Anti-MuSK (muscle-specific kinase) antibody test may be necessary. Around 6% of people who test negative for the AChR antibody test can test positive for Anti-MuSK antibodies.
If you are concerned about anything you have read in this article, please seek advice from your healthcare provider.
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Reporting side effects
You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly in the UK via the Yellow Card Scheme website: https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk or via the MHRA Yellow Card App in the Google Play or Apple App Store. In Ireland please report via the HPRA at https://www.hpra.ie/homepage/about-us/report-an-issue.
You can also report adverse events to UCB at UCBCares.UK@ucb.com or UCBCares.IE@ucb.com