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Alternative Names:

NMDAR
NDMA receptor ab
Anti-glutamate receptor (type NMDA)
N-methyl-D-aspartate Indirect immunofluorescence

Laboratory:

Molecular

Test Code:

NMC (CSF), NMD (SST)

Medicare rebatable:

Registration Instructions:

CSF sample should be forwarded to Microbiology (NPV) prior to sending to referring laboratory.

Can be ordered in combination with GABA_B, AMPA, ANTI- LGI 1, ANTI- CASPR2, ANTI- DPPX, ANTI-VGKC(1.0mls csf is adequate for combination testing)

Samples suitable for auto-antibody screening:

Blood Serum: request for 5.0 mls of blood collected in serum gel (SST)

CSF: request for 1.0ml

Storage at 4oC 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:

Store at 4C

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

Mitochondrial and Autoimmune Neurological Disorder

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Additional Notes:

Contact Us:

Professor Steven Collins (Consultant Neurologist and Head of Diagnostic Laboratory)

Dr Rosetta Marotta (Senior scientist)
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

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form