Immunology

Full details for "Myelin Associated Glycoprotein Antibodies (MAG)".
Name	Myelin Associated Glycoprotein Antibodies (MAG)
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 *
Notes	Please Note: Myelin Associated Glycoprotein Antibodies (MAG) are referred to the CSF and Neuroimmunology laboratory, UCL Hospital, QS Institute of Neurology, London, WC1N 3BG, UK. Specimen Reception/Enquiries 0044 (0) 2034483812 E-mail: uclh.enquiry.nhnn-nicl@nhs.net Myelin Associated Glycoprotein (MAG) autoantibodies are frequently associated with peripheral neuropathy.
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Reference range	Negative: 0-1000 BTU (Bulhmann Titre Units) Low Positive: 1000-3000 BTU High Positive: >7000 BTU
Last updated	Thu, 21 May 2026 11:53:19 IST