Test Category: Immunology
Investigation Name:Paraneoplastic antibodies Screen
Alias or Abbreviation:Paraneoplastic screen, Neuronal
Accreditation:Yes
Intro:
Indication:Paraneoplastic neurological antibodies are associated with paraneoplastic neurological syndrome and systemic malignancies.
Further information:
NOTE: Positive test will reflex a Paraneoplastic antibody immunoblot to define the antibody positivity.
Pathology Laboratory:Immunology laboratory
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Minimum Sample Volume:1mL
Expected Turnaround Time:10 days
Test Code:NERO
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Complex Reference Range:Positive/ Negative
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Storage Requirements:Refrigerate (2 – 8C) after serum separation
Posting Address / Requirements:Ambient temperature, First Class Post
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:9580 (recommended)
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
