Test Category: Immunology
Investigation Name:Testicular (Testis) Antibodies
Alias or Abbreviation:Testes abs, Endocrine abs
Intro:
Indication:Autoimmune premature testicular failure, Autoimmune polyglandular syndromes (APS), Addison’s disease.
Further information:
Steroid cell antibodies can be associated with autoimmune Addison’s disease, premature ovarian failure and premature testicular failure. They are also associated with the autoimmune polyglandular syndrome types 1,2 and 3. Autoimmune endocrinopathy may be seronegative in a minority of cases.
Pathology Laboratory:Immunology Laboratory
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Part of Profile:Steroidal cell antibodies
Tests in Profile:(Adrenal, ovarian, testis)
Minimum Sample Volume:2mL
Expected Turnaround Time:21 working days
Test Code:TESA
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Complex Reference Range:Negative
Reference Laboratory Details:Immunology and Protein Reference unit, Sheffield.
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:8494
Contact Number:01902 695 279 or Ext 85279
