Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Anti-NMO IgG Antibody (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
24th January 2024	Laboratory	Haematology	Immunology

Alternative Names:

Anti Neuromyelitis Optica Antibody
NMO IgG Antibody
Anti-AQP4 Ab
AQP4
Anti Aquaporin 4 ab

Laboratory:

Immunology

Test Code:

NMO (SST), NMP (CSF)

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Registration Instructions:

If not requested by Neurology, please seek approval from Director of Pathology.

Specimen Types:

Serum
Cerebrospinal Fluid

Container Types:

SST
CSF Tube 1
Plain tube- serum (No Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

CSF samples can be analysed .

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Store at 4'C

Assay Frequency:

Daily

External Laboratory:

Pathology Queensland- RBWH Campus

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

USEFUL LINKS

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