Test Category: Immunology
Investigation Name:N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptor Antibodies
Alias or Abbreviation:NMDA
Intro:
Indication:Limbic encephalitis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), ataxia and epilepsia partialis continua.
Further information:
See autoimmune encephalitis screen
Pathology Laboratory:Immunology Laboratory
Requestable Seperately?No
Minimum Sample Volume:0.5 mL Serum
Expected Turnaround Time:21 working days
Test Code:AENC
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:4 weeks
Complex Reference Range:Positive/Negative
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Autoimmune encephalitis screen containing NMDA will be performed.
Reference Laboratory Details:"Immunology, Medical School, Birmingham"
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Storage Requirements:Ambient temperature
Posting Address / Requirements:1st class post/ Trust transport
Lead Contact Details:Clinical queries email:
rwh-tr.bcpsimmunologyclinicalqueries@nhs.net
Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.ImmunologyLab@nhs.net
Site Sample Tested:Immunology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton
Contact Number:01902 695 279 or Ext 85279
