Immunology

Full details for "Neuromyelitis (NMO) Optica Antibodies".
Name	Neuromyelitis (NMO) Optica Antibodies
Alternative name/Profile	Aquaporin 4 Antibodies (AQP4), Devic's Disease, AWAY, REFER
Department	Immunology
Investigation	Indirect Immunofluorescence
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: Antibodies to AQP4 are found in >80% of NMO (Devics disease) patients Samples for Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) Antibodies are referred to CSF and Neuroimmunology laboratory, UCL Hospital, QS Institute of Neurology, London Specimen Reception/Enquiries 0044 20 34483812 E-mail: uclh.enquiry.nhnn-nicl@nhs.net
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Reference range	Negative
Last updated	Thu, 07 May 2026 10:13:02 IST