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Alternative Names:

LRP4
Low density lipoprotein receptor related protein 4

Laboratory:

Immunology

Test Code:

LR4

Medicare rebatable:

Registration Instructions:

Cost: 100 GBP.

Sample to be sent for testing ONLY if acetylcholine receptor antibodies testing has been performed AND result is NEGATIVE.

Must be approved by Pathologist.

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

The following request form must be completed by the requesting doctor: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/immunology/documents/request-card.pdf

Sample will be sent to Oxford on the first Monday of the month (except public holidays).

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store at -20'C

External Laboratory:

Churchill Hospital Oxford UK

External Transport Instructions:

See detailed instructions.

Send frozen aliquots with an ice pack via ambient overseas freight (ice pack and specimen can thaw in transit).

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form