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Nodal Antibodies (Blood)

Alternate Names
Paranodal Antibodies, Nodal Ab, Neurofascin Ab, Neurofascin 155, Neurofascin 186, Anti Neurofascin, Anti NF155, NF155, NF186, Contactin 1, CASPR 1
Test Code
MISCSO
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type

Blood

Container Type

Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)

Container Image
Medicare Rebate

No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf

Out of Pocket Costs

Please note: This test is currently only performed as a research assay. Please contact the testing laboratory for up-to-date cost.

Ordering Information

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).

Collection Instructions

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Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Monthly
Min Test Volume
2mL
Add On Test Suitability
Refrigerated (2-4°C) up to 1 month*
Frozen (-20°C) up to 1 year*


*Subject to sample availability

Container ID
S, SP
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.
Laboratory Instructions
None
External Laboratory
Immunology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Accredited Test
No