Paraneoplastic antibodies

EPIC

Paraneoplastic antibodies

Section

Immunology

Clinical indications

Screen includes anti Yo, Hu, Ri,MA1, MA2, CV2, CRMP, amphiphysin Detected in a variety of autoimmune neurological conditions, originally described as paraneoplastic in adults

Specimen requirement

1ml serum / serum gel

Dispatch and handling instructions

Sent to Oxford/ National Hospital Queens square

Turnaround time

40 days

Synonym

Not applicable

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

Yes