Anti-MOG antibodies Test | Austin Pathology

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Anti-MOG antibodies

Alternate Names	Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibodies
Laboratory	Referred Test
MBS Number	71165
Specimen	CSF Blood
Container	Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert) Sterile container Sterile CSF tube
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Additional Collection Instructions	CSF samples should be sent to the laboratory immediately. Ensure all caps are screwed on correctly to avoid leakage & sterility.
Minimum Adult Volume	None
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	Infrequently

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Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	MOGAB
Container ID	S, SP, CR, CRS, CB, CBS, CSF1, CSF2, CSF3, CSF4, CSF5
Opt. Specimen	CSF
Storage Instructions	Store serum frozen at - 20°C
Additional (Storage) Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions CSF and serum aliquots to be stored frozen by CSR.
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 (03 9496 5964)
External Laboratory	Immunology, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital