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Alternate Names
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Anti Neuronal Antibodies, Paraneoplastic Antibodies, ANNA-1, Anti-Hu, ANNA-2, Anti-Ri, Anti-PCA-1, Anti-Yo, Anti-PCA-2, Anti-CV2, CRMP5, Anti-PCA-Tr, Anti-Ma, Anti-Ta, Anti-GAD, Anti-amphiphysin, Anti-DPPX, DPPX, Neuronal Ab |
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Test Code
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NEURAB |
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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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Medicare Rebate
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Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
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Ordering Information
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If specific neuronal antibodies are desired, please specify these on the request form. Otherwise, general requests will be screened for most common antibodies.
Screening for neuronal antibodies will be performed via indirect immunofluorescence. If screening is positive, additional specificities will be performed (see below):
- ANNA-1/anti-Hu
- ANNA-2/anti-Ri
- Anti-PCA-1/anti-Yo
- Anti-PCA-2
- Anti-CV2/CRMP5
- Anti-PCA-Tr
- Anti-Ma/Ta
- Anti-GAD
- Anti-amphiphysin
- Anti-DPPX
Note: This test is strongly advised to be performed on both CSF and serum to optimise sensitivity and specificity. Consider combining with Autoimmune Encephalitis Screen testing if indicated. |
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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. |
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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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1mL |
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Add On Test Suitability
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Refrigerated (2 - 4°C)
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up to 3 months*
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Frozen Plasma (-20°C)
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up to 3 months*
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*Subject to sample availability
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