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Specimen Collection

NMO IgG - Neuromyelitis Optica IgG


Test Name
NMO IgG - Neuromyelitis Optica IgG
Test Code
SANMO1
Specimen Type

Serum - gel

CSF

Minimum Volume
Gel tube 1 ml ; CSF 0.5 ml
Preferred Volume
Gel tube 2 ml ; CSF 0.5 ml
Comments

Specimen can be serum and/or CSF. Send specimen at 4°C (on ice block)

Specimen reception staff:

A separate aliquot is required for anti-MOG antibodies if ordered together with NMO antibodies..

Assay Performed
Central Laboratory, Level 3, Block 7
Pathology Queensland
Cnr Herston Rd & Bowen Bridge Rd
HERSTON 4006
QLD
(07) 3646 8076
Assay Frequency

Daily (dispatched weekly)

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