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Anti Cspr2

Alternative Names:

Anti-CASPR2
Contactin-associated protein 2 Indirect immunofluorescence
CASPR2

Laboratory:

Molecular

Test Code:

MND

Medicare rebatable:

Registration Instructions:

From the 23/12/2019 - 05/01/2020 MND laboratory closed. All specimens received during this time to be frozen at -70^oC.

CSF sample should be directed to Microbiology (NPV) prior to forwarding to refer laboratory.

Can be ordered in combination with NMDA, GABA_B, AMPA, ANTI- LGI1, ANTI-DPPX, ANTI- VGKC. (1.0ml csf is adequate for combination testing).

Samples suitable for auto-antibody screening:

Blood Serum: request for 6.5mls of blood collected in serum gel tubes (SST).

CSF: request for 1.0mls

Samples not available for delivery following collection are to be stored at 4 ^oC and delivered on ice. Storage at 4 ^oC is suitable for up to 2 weeks thereafter samples need to be frozen and sent on dry ice.

Specimen Types:

Serum
Cerebrospinal Fluid

Container Types:

SST
CSF Tube 1

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Store at 4'C

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

Mitochondrial and Autoimmune Neurological Disorder

External Laboratory details...

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Additional Notes:

Contact Us:

Director of Diagnostic Lab: Professor Steve Collins

Scientists: Dr Rosetta Marotta

Email: rosetta.marotta@svhm.org.au

Ms Judy Chin

Ms Maria Chiotis

Laboratory Hours: 9am – 5pm

Mon-Fri (except public holidays).

No urgent testing unless specified.