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Autoimmune Encephalitis Testing

Alternative Names:Autoimmune Encephalopathy Testing
Laboratory:Immunology
Test Code:MND
Medicare rebatable:No
Specimen Types:Serum
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Container Types:
SST
CSF Tube 1
SST
Adults Volume or Mass:6 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:2 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:Collect at ambient temperature

CSF volume: 1 mL 

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Send to lab immediately
Processing Instructions:Store at 4'C

Storage at 4 degrees Celsius is suitable for up to 2 weeks thereafter samples need to be frozen and sent on dry ice.

External Laboratory:Mitochondrial and Autoimmune Neurological Disorder
  External Laboratory details...
External Transport Instructions:Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

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