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Anti-MOG antibodies
Alternate Names
|
Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibodies |
Laboratory
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Referred Test |
MBS Number
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71165 |
Specimen
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CSF Blood |
Container
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Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert) Sterile container Sterile CSF tube |
Collection Instructions
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Collect at room temperature |
Additional Collection Instructions
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CSF samples should be sent to the laboratory immediately. Ensure all caps are screwed on correctly to avoid leakage & sterility. |
Minimum Adult Volume
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None |
Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None |
Frequency
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Infrequently |
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Test Code
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MOGAB |
Container ID
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S, SP, CR, CRS, CB, CBS, CSF1, CSF2, CSF3, CSF4, CSF5 |
Opt. Specimen
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CSF |
Storage Instructions
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Store serum frozen at - 20°C |
Additional (Storage) Instructions
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Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions
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Transport Instructions
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Transport frozen |
Laboratory Notes
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Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions CSF samples should be handled urgently. Where there are multiple tubes from a lumbar puncture:
If insufficient tubes are received for the tests requested, please contact the Medical Microbiologist or Registrar (03 9496 5964) |
External Laboratory
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Immunology, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital |