Test Category: Immunology
Investigation Name:Paraneoplastic antibodies Screen
Alias or Abbreviation:Paraneoplastic screen, Neuronal
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.Requestable Seperately?Yes
Minimum Sample Volume:1mL
Expected Turnaround Time:Frequency: Weekly Target: 10 days
Test Code:PARN
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Complex Reference Range:Positive/ Negative
Collection Conditions / Other Information:1st class post or Transport
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
Storage Requirements:Ambient temperature
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:Awaiting assessment
Site Sample Tested:Immunology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton
Minimum Request Interval (MRI):180 days (6 months) over 16y only
