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AMPA

Alternative Names:

Anti-glutamate receptor (type AMPA)
Alpha-amino-3-hydrosy-5-methyl-4-isoxazol-propion acid Indirect immunofluorescence

Laboratory:

Molecular

Test Code:

AHM

Medicare rebatable:

Registration Instructions:

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

Can be ordered in combincation with : NMDA, GABA_B, 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 tubes (SST).

CSF: request for 1.0mls

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

Urgent requests can be performed within 72hrs

Specimen Types:

Cerebrospinal Fluid
Serum

Container Types:

CSF Tube 1
SST

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.

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