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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 gelSerum 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 MOBAB if requested.  Where both are requested 2 x Aliquots must be frozen.

 

 

Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Frequency:
Fortnightly
Result Turnaround Time:
4-6 weeks
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 fabienne.brilot@sydney.edu.au

External Laboratory:
Pathology, Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital
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