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GABA-B Receptor Antibodies (CSF)

Alternate Names
GABA, anti-GABA receptor, GABA B Receptor Antibodies, anti-GABA, GABA b, anti-GABA-b, GABA-R1, GABABR antibodies, gamma aminobutyric acid-B antibodies, anti-GABAR. GABAR
Test Code
GABA
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type

CSF
Container Type

Sterile CSF Tube
Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

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Collection Instructions

CSF samples should be sent to the laboratory immediately. Ensure all caps are screwed on correctly to avoid leakage & sterility.
Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
As Required
Min Test Volume
200uL
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, CB, CBS
CSR Instructions

Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions

  • Forward specimens frozen to the Heidelberg laboratory.
Laboratory Instructions

Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions 

CSF samples should be handled urgently. 

Where there are multiple tubes from a lumbar puncture: 

  • Tube 3 is for Microbiology and 1, 2 for Biochemistry, Cytology, etc. (If tube 3 is not available for Microbiology, send tube 2) 
  • If tap is traumatic (blood-stained), 1 and 3 go to Microbiology for cell counts. 

If insufficient tubes are received for the tests requested, please contact the Medical Microbiologist or Registrar (03 9496 5964) 
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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