Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Nodal antibodies
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
14th November 2024	Alternative names		Paranodal antibodies, NF-155/186, Contactin-1, CASPR-1
	Laboratory	Pathology Service	Immunology
	Request Group	FFL	SSW
	Processing Instructions	Centrifuge Aliquot Store at 4'C	Centrifuge Aliquot Store frozen
	External Laboratory	Forefront	Sydney South West Path (SSWPS) - RPA
	External Transport Instructions	Send at 4'C with Ice Pack	Send Frozen on Dry Ice

Alternative Names:

Paranodal antibodies
NF-155/186
Contactin-1
CASPR-1

Laboratory:

Immunology

Test Code:

SSW

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Two (2x) collection tubes required

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

As Required