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:
Suspicion of multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica
Specimen container paediatric:
Serum or CSF
Specimen container adult:
Serum or CSF
Minimum volume paediatric:
1 ml
Minimum volume adult:
1 ml
Add on test:
All urgent add ons via telephone on 0191 2821890, and must be confirmed via email to
[email protected]
Quality assurance:
IfQ autoantibodies against Neuronal antigens
Reference ranges:
Normal range:Negative
Important:
We are unable to release results to patients, patients should contact their healthcare provider for laboratory test results.
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