Pathology

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NMO IgG antibody

Alternate names:

AQP-4, Aquaporin 4 Antibody, Neuromyelitis Optica IgG antibody

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

NMO

Specimen types:

Blood

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Sample sent interstate for testing, Consultation with the Chemical Pathologist required.

MOG ab to be entered as BMISC if requested. Where both are requested 2 x Aliquots must be frozen.

Minimum Adult Volume:

2 mL

Frequency:

Monthly

Result Turnaround Time:

4-6 weeks

Reference Interval:

Negative/Positive

Laboratory Use Only

Storage Instructions:

Sample to be aliquoted and frozen ASAP.

Transport Instructions:

Frozen sample to be packed by IATA trained personal.

Laboratory Notes:

MOG Antibody: Research Assay Only

Frozen aliquot send to: Specimen Reception

The Children's Hospital at Westmead

Cnr Hawkesbury Road and Hainsworth Street

Westmead, NSW 2145

Tel: 02 9845 3285

Results: email to Fabienne Brilot-Turville [email protected]

External Laboratory:

Pathology, Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital

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