Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for IgLON5 Antibodies (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
1st July 2024	Request Group	OXF	RBW
	Minimum/Paediatric Volume	2 mL	0.5 mL
	Registration Instructions	The following form must be completed by the requesting doctor and accompany the sample to the reference laboratory. https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/immunology/documents/request-card.pdf	Test cost $50
	External Laboratory	See Reference Laboratory details below	Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital
	External Transport Instructions	Immunology Laboratory, Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Headington, Oxford. OX3 7LE. Tel +44 (0)1865 225995.
	Frequency		Fortnightly

Laboratory:

Immunology

Test Code:

RBW

Registration Instructions:

Test cost $50

Specimen Types:

Serum
Cerebrospinal Fluid

Container Types:

SST
CSF Tube 3

Adults Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

0.5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Store at 4'C

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack