Test Category: Immunology
Investigation Name:Adrenal antibodies
Alias or Abbreviation:Adrenal abs
Intro:
Indication: Addison’s disease Further information: Autoantibodies directed at the adrenal cortex to the autoantigens 21-hydroxylase and 17 alpha hydroxylase can be seen in 70% of patients with idiopathic or primary Addison's disease. They can also form part of the autoantibody spectrum seen in autoimmune polyendocrinopathy syndromes (APS-1/ APECED).Requestable Seperately?Yes
Minimum Sample Volume:1mL
Expected Turnaround Time:Frequency of testing: Weekly Target: 8 days
Test Code:ADRA
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Complex Reference Range:Positive/ Negative
Collection Conditions / Other Information:1st class post or Transport
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Storage Requirements:Ambient temperature
NPEX / PDF Reporting Available:Yes
EQA Scheme:Yes
Lead Contact Details:rwh-tr.bcpsimmunologyclinicalqueries@nhs.net
Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.ImmunologyLab@nhs.net
Methodology:Indirect Immunofluorescence
UKAS Reference Number:Awaiting assessment
Site Sample Tested:Immunology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton
Minimum Request Interval (MRI):180 days (6 months) over 16y only
Contact Number:01902 695 279 or Ext 85279
