Test Category: Immunology
Investigation Name:N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptor Antibodies
Alias or Abbreviation:NMDA
Intro:
Indication:Limbic encephalitis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), ataxia and epilepsia partialis continua.
Further information:
See autoimmune encephalitis screen
Pathology Laboratory:Immunology Laboratory
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:See Autoimmune Autoimmune Encephalitis Screen (Serum/CSF)
Minimum Sample Volume:0.5 mL Serum
Expected Turnaround Time:21 working days
Test Code:AENC
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:4 weeks
Complex Reference Range:Positive/Negative
Reference Laboratory Details:Clinical Immunology Service, University of Birmingham
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:9556
Contact Number:01902 695 279 or Ext 85279
