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:
Distinguishing primary from secondary membranous nephropathy
Specimen container paediatric:
Serum
Specimen container adult:
Serum
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:
UK NEQAS for Phospholipase A2 Receptor Antibodies
Reference ranges:
PLA2R Antibodies Normal range: Negative
Other info:
Reported as Negative or a titration value for Positive samples.