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:
IgM myelin-associated glycoprotein antibodies (anti-MAG) are associated with IgM paraproteinaemic polyneuropathies. Rarely anti-MAG antibodies are found in Guillain-Barré, Multiple Sclerosis and myasthenia gravis.
Specimen container paediatric:
Serum-Plain tube
Specimen container adult:
Serum-SST
Minimum volume paediatric:
1 ml
Minimum volume adult:
1 ml
Special requirements:
None
Add on test:
All urgent add ons via telephone on 0191 2821890, and must be confirmed via email to
[email protected]
Interpretation:
Rarely anti-MAG antibodies are found in Guillain-Barré, Multiple Sclerosis and myasthenia gravis.
Reference ranges:
Normal Range: 1 – 1000 BTU
Other info:
Reported as a numerical value