Neuronal Antibodies - Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Test | Austin Pathology

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Neuronal Antibodies - Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Alternate Names	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
Ordering Information	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
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	CSF
Container	Sterile CSF tube
Additional Collection Instructions	CSF samples should be sent to the laboratory immediately. Ensure all caps are screwed on correctly to avoid leakage.
Minimum Adult Volume	None
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	Monthly
Reference Interval	This test is not performed in-house. Refer to reference interval on results report.

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Test Code	NEURAB
Container ID	CSF4,CSF1,CSF2,CSF3,CR,CRS,CB,CBS
Storage Instructions	Store frozen at -20°C
Transport Instructions	Transport frozen
Laboratory Notes	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
External Laboratory	Immunology, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital