Glycine Receptor Antibodies (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Glycine Receptor Antibodies (Blood)

Alternate Names	-
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	This test is not performed in Australia.
Collection Instructions	Collect only if overseas referral arrangements are in place and test has been approved by the Immunopathologist.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Strictly by special arrangement only - Contact laboratory
Min Test Volume	1mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	S, SP, CR
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	Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department Please refer to Immunopathologist for approval prior to dispatch. Sample to be sent to: Clinical Immunology Churchill Hospital Oxford England Old Road,Headington Oxford OX3 7LJUK +44 1865 225995
External Laboratory	Clinical Immunology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford ENGLAND
Accredited Test	No

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)