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Glomerular basement membrane (GBM) antibodies
EPIC
Renal (GBM) antibodies
Section
Immunology
Clinical indications
Goodpastures syndrome. Patients with Wegner’s may have a similar renal presentation (rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis) and ANCA should also be done. If urgent contact lab
Specimen requirement
0.5ml serum / serum gel. Serological assays may be affected by icteric/lipaemic/haemolysed samples. These should be avoided if possible.
Dispatch and handling instructions
Not applicable
Turnaround time
8 days
Synonym
Not applicable
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
Yes