Immunology

Full details for "Myelin Associated Glycoprotein Antibodies".
Name	Myelin Associated Glycoprotein Antibodies
Alternative name/Profile	MAG, AWAY, Peripheral Neuropathy, IgM Paraproteinaemia, REFER
Department	Immunology
Investigation	Enzyme Immunoassay (ELISA)
Specimen type	Clotted blood
Sample type	Serum
Sample container & volume	5ml Red.
Frequency of analysis	Samples referred weekly
Turnaround time	Up to 8 weeks
Availability	* Please note this testing is available to SJH patients only * Sent to Clinical Laboratory Immunology, Churchill Hospital, Churchill Drive, Old Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7LE, UK.
Notes	Please Note: Myelin Associated Glycoprotein Antibodies (MAG) are referred to the Clinical Laboratory Immunology, Churchill Hospital, Churchill Drive, Old Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7LE, UK. Specimen Reception/Enquiries 0044 (0) 1865225995 E-mail: immunology.office@nhs.net
Related links	http://www.ouh.nhs.uk/immunology/diagnostic-tests/tests-catalogue/myelin-associated-glycoprotein-antibodies.aspx
Reference range	Negative: 0-1000 BTU (Bulhmann Titre Units) Low Positive: 1000-3000 BTU High Positive: >7000 BTU
Last updated	Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:42:33 IST