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Anti-Purkinje Cell Antibodies (Blood)

Alternate Names
Anti Purkinje Cell Antibodies
Test Code
NEURAB
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type

Blood
Container Type

Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert)

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Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

Part of Neuronal Antibody Screen, but must be ordered separately.
Collection Instructions

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Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Several times per week
Min Test Volume
2mL
Add On Test Suitability

Refrigerated (2 - 4°C) 

3 months*

Frozen (-20°C) 

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

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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