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Alternate Names
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Paranodal Antibodies, Nodal Ab, Neurofascin Ab, Neurofascin 155, Neurofascin 186, Anti Neurofascin, Anti NF155, NF155, NF186, Contactin 1, CASPR 1 |
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Test Code
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MISCSO |
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Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
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Specimen Type
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Container Type
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Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
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Medicare Rebate
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Out of Pocket Costs
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Please note: This test is currently only performed as a research assay. Please contact the testing laboratory for up-to-date cost. |
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Ordering Information
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Please note: This test is referred to Royal Prince Alfred and is not performed at Austin Pathology. For Non-Austin Pathology requests, please contact testing laboratory for ordering/collection details.
The panel for paranodal antibodies consists of the following tests:
- Neurofascin antibodies
- Contactin-1 antibodies
- CASPR-1 antibodies (not to be confused with CASPR-2 antibodies)
This test is currently only performed as a research assay and patient e-consent is required prior to testing (please include patient's email on the request form). |
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Collection Instructions
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
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Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
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Testing Frequency
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Monthly |
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Min Test Volume
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2mL |
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Add On Test Suitability
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| Refrigerated (2-4°C) |
up to 1 month* |
| Frozen (-20°C) |
up to 1 year* |
*Subject to sample availability
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