Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
Anti-GBM antibodies are useful in the diagnosis of Goodpasture’s (anti-GBM) disease.
Specimen container paediatric:
Serum-Plain tube
Specimen container adult:
Serum-SST
Minimum volume paediatric:
1 ml
Minimum volume adult:
1 ml
Special requirements:
None
Freq analysis:
Daily
Add on test :
All urgent add ons via telephone on 0191 2821890, and must be confirmed via email to
[email protected]
Quality assurance:
UK NEQAS for Autoimmune Serology ANCA and GBM
Interpretation:
None
Reference ranges:
Normal Range: 0 – 0.9 Antibody Index (AI)
Other info:
Results are given as a numeric value.
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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