Neurofascin Antibody (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Neurofascin Antibody (Blood)

Alternate Names	Neurofascin Ab, Nfasc Ab, Neurofascin 155, Neurofascin 186, Nodal Ab, Anti Neurofascin, Anti NF155, NF155, NF186
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Please contact the Nodal Antibody Testing Team at Forefront Neurology via *nodal.forefront@sydney.edu.au* prior to ordering for notification of testing and collection requirements.
Collection Instructions	Please collect 2 x serum tubes.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	2mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	S, SI
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and refrigerate.
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department Send to: ForeFront Lauren Fitzpatrick/Srestha Mazumder Section 4 Level 3, M02F 94 Mallet Street, Camperdown NSW 2050
External Laboratory	ForeFront Neurology
Accredited Test	Yes

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