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Anti-Neuronal Antibodies (Blood)

Alternate Names
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, Neuronal Ab Tr
Test Code
NEURAB
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type

Blood

Container Type

Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)

Container Image
Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
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
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 3 months*

Frozen Plasma (-20°C) up to 3 months*

 

*Subject to sample availability

 

Container ID
S,SP
CSR Instructions

Centrifuge, aliquot, and refrigerate.

Laboratory Instructions
None
External Laboratory
Immunology, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
Accredited Test
Yes