Test Category: Immunology
Investigation Name:Glycine Receptor Antibody
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:Refrigerate (2 – 8C) after serum separation.
Posting Address / Requirements:Ambient temperature, First Class Post
Lead Contact Details:rwh-tr.bcpsimmunologyclinicalqueries@nhs.net
Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.ImmunologyLab@nhs.net
UKAS Reference Number:This test is not UKAS Accredited as it is performed by the University of Oxford Neuroimmunology Research Group.
Contact Number:01902 695 279 or Ext 85279
