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Recent changes for Anti-NMO IgG Antibody (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
24th January 2024	Laboratory	Haematology	Immunology
	Registration Instructions	Requesting doctor must consult with Immunopathologist before requesting.	If not requested by Neurology, please seek approval from Director of Pathology.

Date

Field

Changed From

Changed To

24th January 2024

Haematology

Immunology

Requesting doctor must consult with Immunopathologist before requesting.

If not requested by Neurology, please seek approval from Director of Pathology.

Alternative Names:

Anti Neuromyelitis Optica Antibody
NMO IgG Antibody
Anti-AQP4 Ab
AQP4
Anti Aquaporin 4 ab

Laboratory:

Immunology

Test Code:

NMO (SST), NMP (CSF)

Registration Instructions:

If not requested by Neurology, please seek approval from Director of Pathology.

Specimen Types:

Serum
Cerebrospinal Fluid

Container Types:

SST
CSF Tube 1
Plain tube- serum (No Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

CSF samples can be analysed .

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Store at 4'C

Assay Frequency:

Daily

External Laboratory:

Pathology Queensland- RBWH Campus

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack