How is myasthenia gravis diagnosed?

Written by Lindsey Shapiro, PhD | June 16, 2023

How is myasthenia gravis diagnosed?

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Myasthenia gravis may be diagnosed with a range of different tests. A blood test looking for the presence of disease-causing antibodies is the main way of diagnosing myasthenia gravis. In some cases, additional nerve-muscle function tests or other evaluations may be necessary to reach a definitive diagnosis of myasthenia gravis.

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Lindsey Shapiro, PhD Lindsey is a senior science writer for Bionews with a PhD in neuroscience from Emory University. There, she was awarded a predoctoral fellowship from the American Epilepsy Society to study the role of new therapeutic approaches for treatment of resistant forms of epilepsy. She also spent time as a postdoctoral researcher exploring the role of inflammation in epilepsy. With a passion for ensuring that science is accessible to all, Lindsey joined Bionews as a science writer in 2022.