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Anti-Neuromyelitis Optica Antibody (Blood)

Alternate Names
Anti-NMO, Anti-Aquaporin 4, NMO antibodies, Aquaporin antibodies, AQP4, Neuromyelitis Optica Ab
Test Code
NMO
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

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Collection Instructions

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Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
As Required
Min Test Volume
3mL
Add On Test Suitability
Refrigerated (2-4°C) up to 3 months*
Frozen (-20°C) up to 3 months*


*Subject to sample availability
Container ID
S, SP, CR, CRS
CSR Instructions

Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions

  • CSF and serum aliquots to be stored frozen by CSR.
Laboratory Instructions
None
External Laboratory
Immunology, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital
Accredited Test
Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

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Austin Hospital Studley Road
Heidelberg, VIC 3084
Phone:9496-3100
Fax: 03 9496 5803

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