Test Category: Immunology
Investigation Name:Glycine Receptor Antibody
Accreditation:UKAS ISO15189:2022 Accredited test: On scope
Intro:
Indication:Autoimmune spinal and brain stem disorders.
Further information:
Glycine receptors are required for regulating motor neuron excitability. The presence of glycine receptor antibodies is associated with spinal and brain stem disorders including stiff person syndrome and progressive encephalomyelitis with rigidity and myoclonus (PERM).
Pathology Laboratory:Immunology Laboratory
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Minimum Sample Volume:1mL
Expected Turnaround Time:21 working days
Test Code:GLYA
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Complex Reference Range:Positive/ Negative
Collection Conditions / Other Information:CSF not required but can be analysed.
Reference Laboratory Details:Immunology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Storage Requirements:Ambient temperature
Posting Address / Requirements:1st class post/ Trust transport
Lead Contact Details:Clinical queries email: rwh-tr.bcpsimmunologyclinicalqueries@nhs.net
Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.ImmunologyLab@nhs.net
Site Sample Tested:Immunology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton
Contact Number:01902 695 279 or Ext 85279
