GBM antibodies (Anti-GBM)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Immunology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

GBMA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7192

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Serum

Registration

GBMA

Sample Stability

Up to 48 hours: 8 - 24°C; Up to 14 days: 4 - 8°C; Up to 6 months: -30°C; Indefinite at - 80°C

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Glomerular Basement Membrane Antibodies
Goodpasture’s syndrome
Goodpasture's disease
Anti-GBM nephritis
Anti-GBM Glomerulonephritis

Turnaround Time

3 days

Test performed 2 - 3 times a week

Specimen Type

  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain(Microtainer)
  • SST(Microtainer)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Pre-testing Requirements

GBM antibodies should only be requested in the context of unexplained pulmonary haemorrhage and/or glomerulonephritis.

Last updated: 13/05/2026