Test Category: Immunology
Investigation Name:Neutralising Antibodies to β-Interferon
Alias or Abbreviation:β-Interferon
Intro:
Indication:Monitoring multiple sclerosis patients on beta-interferon therapy.
Further information:
Luciferase bioassay measures antibodies that bind and neutralise beta-interferon activity.
Pathology Laboratory:Immunology Laboratory
Requestable Seperately?No
Minimum Sample Volume:0.5mL
Expected Turnaround Time:4 Weeks
Test Code:BBA
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Complex Reference Range:See report
Reference Laboratory Details:Neuroimmunology & CSF Laboratory, Queen Square, London
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Storage Requirements:Refrigerate (2 – 8C) after serum separation
Posting Address / Requirements:First Class post at ambient temperature
Lead Contact Details:rwh-tr.bcpsimmunologyclinicalqueries@nhs.net
Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.ImmunologyLab@nhs.net
UKAS Reference Number:8045
Site Sample Tested:Immunology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton
Contact Number:01902 695 279 or Ext 85279
