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NMDA Receptor Antibodies (Blood)

Alternate Names
Anti-NMDA, N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Antibodies, NMDAR, N Methyl D Aspartate Receptor Antibodies
Test Code
NMDA
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type

Blood
Container Type

Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)

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Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

Note: This test is strongly advised to be performed on both CSF and serum to optimise sensitivity and specificity. 
Collection Instructions

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Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Fortnightly
Min Test Volume
2mL
Add On Test Suitability
Refrigerated (2-4°C) up to 3 months*
Frozen (-20°C) up to 3 months*


*Subject to sample availability
Container ID
S, SP, SNG, CR, CRS
CSR Instructions

Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions

  • Forward sample to Heidelberg laboratory frozen in BioFreeze bottle. 

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception

  • Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
  • If a room temperature or 4°C sample is received, it can still be accepted. 
  • Create an aliquot for freezing.
  • If a room temperature or 4°C sample is received from a regional laboratory, ensure it is received from the frozen packing list.
Laboratory Instructions
None
External Laboratory
Immunology, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
Accredited Test
Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

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Austin Hospital Studley Road
Heidelberg, VIC 3084
Phone:9496-3100
Fax: 03 9496 5803

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